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368 of requests had to be weighted for Council decisions as to priorities , needs , and how related to whole of City to justify expenditure of costs . Commissioner Schenck then questioned processing of a particular recreation program that had been approved by Council that had not been very successful and felt Commission could act more effectively if this had been referred to them for more review and better planning , as had also been true in some instances in Redwood Shores planning stages . Mayor Keckley stated point well taken and one of the objectives for meeting held this day was for the purpose of better understanding and improved communication and relationship between Council , Boards , and. Commission members and Staff , when all made aware of each others concerns . Position of Council was also pointed out that in rare instances where pressure of immediate decisions must be made because of evidenced needs . Discussion then held concerning Commission ' s indication that such meetings be scheduled with the whole Council on a quarterly basis , rather than suggestion for a Council representative to attend their meetings . Council agreed to possibility and need to discuss current status of many planning areas from all Commissions and Boards , since Council members constantly ques - tioned for status of all City areas of concern from public . All reminded that reading of Minutes of Council , Commissions , and Boards , an excellent way to ascertain up - to- date information and a manner of communication between. all City groups . Subject of Armory in park site then discussed , with Master Plan indicating acquisition , but no indications of any possible transfer of site from State to City for a long time , as once discussed . City Manager reported on the funds allocated for acquisition of property on the perimeter planning and major improvement project to go to bid shortly for some six acres in the park , and two other projects proposed for next year in the Budget for re- arranging and expanding uses of park , besides future planning on acquisition of property on peripheral areas to complete park , but all referenced to priorities . Council was questioned on the extensive study made by Com- mission for planning an interim park at the State College site , and re- sultant conclusion by Council not feasible for consideration . Point made clear that there is still a citizen request pending for this consideration , but like others , involve many priorities and funding considerations , but suggestion made that this might be another possibility for referral through the regional approach previously discussed . Another concern was expressed by Commission concerning certain aspects of San ;Francisco 2t9ers ' agreement with the City as to division of large area of park by fencing partition , when it could be possibly a portable type to 5/5/73 Adj . Reg . Mtg .