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447 requests had been made for recreation center, in this area , and indicated if need had been met earlier , problems might not have to be faced now . She also stated communication with their Commission had been lacking on Redwood Shores develop - ment in that they were not consulted on planning of proposed recreation to any extent . She stated Commission most concerned at lack of a Community Park plan in Redwood Shores . They felt a park of some 25 -50 acres to be vital and that planning for property acquisition should be done now , not after property developed . Mrs . Thompson acknowledged that the Winans Report on the Park Element of General Plan had been excellent , and also the securing of Ribera and Sue , Landscape Consultants , but noted money again required for additional designing . Councilman Arnett asked status of the bond issue study which was being undertaken during his term as a Park and Recreation Commissioner to include cost of develop - ment as per the Winans Report , along with some of the other general municipal facilities needed by the community , as well as a community -wide facility that might be located in Redwood Shores . Councilman Rosselli thought it might be well for the monthly progress report on Redwood Shores to be made at next Council meeting to include an updated status report on overall parks and recreation planning . He felt that rather than a bond issue to try to acquire funds for park land that Leslie Properties should be approached , since they were once willing to contribute 100 acres or more for a State college site , besides even considering possibility of developers dedicating park land due to the fact they , too , would benefit with more open space . He also commented on possibility of Elks Club land being available and possibility of adding more land to this area to enlarge golf course . v Commissioner Knecht suggested Council form a Committee to work on a golf course for the community , as it would not only be a good recreational project , but would also return a good revenue . Further discussion held concerning evidence of lack of communication felt by the Park and Recreation Commission and assurance of availability of. individual Council members . Consensus indicated an annual joint meeting schedule should be arranged . Suggestion made for considering possibility of setting Park and Recreation Commission up along the lines of the Library Board and Port Commission with their own Budget to handle , with view to projected growth of City , and fact noted this might take either a Charter amendment or Code change . It was consensus that a study be made of this suggestion by the Commission and by consultation with City Attorney , and a report be made at the November meeting . Mrs . Thompson stated she would seek information on this subject , also , at the next meeting of Bay Area Council of Park and Recreation Commissioners . Land Acquisition - Temporary and instant park program - Community Park Improve - ments and Creek Covering . Commissioner Stuart expressed concern of Commission for closer communication during Budget study and lack of opportunity to discuss their budgetary requests with the Council specifically relating to park and recreation objectives , such as land acquisition , buildings , park equipment , etc . He also cited concern of