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73 employed to make necessary preliminary surveys for the development of Stulsaft Park. If this request is approved by the City Council, I would suggest, in the event his office is unable to do this work, that the City Engineer be instructed to negotiate for engineering services, in order to determine the cost of making such contour maps, drawings etc. as he may deem appropriate to determine the most suitable locations for playgrounds and parking lot areas, together with roadways, trails, drainage facilities etc., in order that the development of this area may proceed in an orderly manner. It is understood that the City Engineer will submit an estimate of the cost of said engineering services to the City Council for final approval before proceeding ism with the work. It is also understood that payment for such engineering services will be made from the Stulsaft Park Fund recently established as the result of cinnabar mining oper— ations in this area. Mr. Louis 'Veiss spoke in regard to this matter and he stated that he feels that Stulsaft Park should be Pam left in its natural state the Park Department to clean the ground and provide benches, clean the trails, tow all of which will provide space for the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Campfire Girls without the need of them taking trips to find similar locations for their activities. This was followed by a very lengthy discussion as to the possibilities of Stulsaft Park and the needs it would fill. Also under discussion was the advisability of a topographical map of the area so the Park and Recreation Commission could determine what what was needed and the best use that could be put to the area. Councilman Granger moved that the City Manager be authorised to take the necessary steps to do whatever the Park and Recreation Commission want, seconded by Councilman Spillers,, Councilman Royer asked Councilman Granger to add to his motion that the City Manager bring in a report in regard to the cost. This was followed by dicussion after which Councilman Granger restated his motion to accept the City Manager's report and let him proceed based on his and the Park and Recreation Commission's recommendation and to report back to the Council for approval, seconded by Councilman Spillers. This was followed by considerable discussion after which the motion carried. tkaw STULSAFT COMMITTEE REPORT ON PROPOSED FAIRYLAND. Mr. Vincent Rambo, Chairman, stated that he was not making a report. The Committee has two questions they need answers to before they can proceed. The questions are as follows: 1. Whether progress on a master plan of the overall land -use for the Park can be expected soon enough to be of value to the Committee. 2. Would the Council consider granting the Committee permission to consult with and solicit some technical assistance and information from the individual or group who may be commissioned to draw the master plan. This was followed by considerable discussion after which Councilman Granger moved that in answer to question #1, when such engineering service is available, this Committee be allowed access to said information. Councilman Royer amended the motion to the end that when the information is ready, the City Manager notify Mx. Rambo, seconded by Councilman Stout and carried. The Council stated that in answer to question # 2 permission would be allowed. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT REGARDING NEGOTIATIONS WITH 49er CLUB. City Attorney Currie made an oral report in which %Mao he stated that a meeting had been held on Thursda ya Feb ruax`Y 9th, with the Park and Recreation Commission, 49ers representative and members of the Council present. The Recreation facilities could be improved without any capital -outlay. The City could enter into a lease purchase agreement and lease a portion of the PON" building for a portion of each year for a period of 10 years, the return to almost pay for the building. i„„ He stated that the Committee would like an extension of time to work out this matter, and he also stated that the 49ers looked favorably on this agreement. Councilman Granger stated that he wanted it understood that this was for the good of the City and not a special benefit for the 49ers. The City is in need of these facilities and eventually they would be installed. All credit should go to the Park and Recreation Commission. Councilman xoyer moved that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up such an agreement which will be agreeable to both parties subject to approval of the Council, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried.