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_ . Yg � � tha,n the School District. Mr. Weeks observed that the possibility of esta,blishment of a County service area was suggested in the committee meeting, but not considered by the Commission. �* In response to question, City Attorney Schricker advised that if a service area were to be established, the County �, would determine the boundaries of the area, and those living in the area would be assessed for the improve- ments. Discussion followed concerning the possibility of a bond issue for the subject property, alone or with other pro- posed park properties. Mr. Weeks explained that the Commission believed the citizens should have the oppor- tunity to vote on acquisition of the property and the means of funding its purchase, but did not limit their recommendation to a referendum, noting that an initia- tive measure might be appropriate . Discussion followed concerning the possibility of appointing a task force to address itself to whatever alternatives might exist for acquisition of the property by the County and the various cities which it might serve. It was pointed out that the price of the subject property is now set at a,bout $750,000 with added costs of approxi- mately $5�0,000 for development and $480,000 for main- tenance, or a total of $1,720,000 during the next ten ,�„�,,, years for the 12-acre parcel. In response to question, Mr. Weeks advised that the � $�50,000 shown in the five-year capital improvement pro- gram is not funded, and the source of the funds has not yet been determined. Betty Travers, resident of Redwood City, su�gested the C ty acqu re the land for open space and not use it, thereby avoiding costs of development and maintenance . , Mrs. Tra.vers suggested small plots could be leased to people for vegetable gardens and thus provide weed abatement on the property. Mrs. Travers stated that recreational playing fields are not needed. It was pointed out that the City does not provide water to the sub�ect property. Council comment was made concerning the initial request to Council of July 8 that the property be acquired for playing fields for which an urgent need was suggested. It was noted that the sheets on which the 3,000 si na- tures presented to the School Board appear (July 2�, 197�+) were addressed to bocci ball players, tennis players, lawn bowlers, soccer players and others in- ' terested in sports. � � Discussion followed concerning the fact that the subject ' j�, property is not in the City and would serve residents of ` many jurisdictions which would contribute nothing to its ; cost; the difficulties encountered by the School District in financing its activities; the lack of water and other City services to the property; the problems that will occur ' _2_ Spec.Mtg. 7/31/7�+