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Bonnie Miller asked for consideration of sale of bonds for years 3 -5. Ernest Menilli, on behalf of Hawes Elementary School, dreams of a playground. Hawes has raised approximately $4,000.00 to date but needs a total of approximately $40,000.00 to complete the project and is asking for matching funds. Doug Finlay, President of School Board, explained the playground funding match proposal would add up to $1.5 million dollars and thanked all involved. Hillary Paulson on behalf of Roy Cloud Playground Committee, thanked all parents from the various schools and stated that the budget needed is approximately $150,000.00 of which $25,000.00 has been raised, $10,000.00 is expected to be raised next year and an application for a State grant is being pursued requiring a matching fund and 50% recycled materials in the playground. Katie Finlay as a parent and volunteer at two schools explained that the contribution to playgrounds applies to learning as well. Ms Finlay expressed appreciation for all the detail and unglamorous work that benefits the City. Elizabeth Yapp, representing the North Star Playground Committee, thanked Council for considering the proposal for school playgrounds. Council consensus occurred on the following: • Union Cemetery allocation of $2,500.00 per year was approved • The Park Renovation Program study amount remained at $100,000.00 and is not to include Fair Oaks. • The Tree Preservation/Sidewalk Repair Program will utilize $750,000.00 for first two years. • Carrington Hall to move up to FY 2001/02 • Redwood Shores Community Facility needs assessment in FY 2000/01 and move majority of allocation to year five. • Valota Road — eliminated • Match $500,000.00 grant with Capital Improvement Funds for playgrounds • Exploration of general recreational facility (senior center renovation, library or Herkner Pool) 10. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST A. Consideration of action regarding potential downtown location of methadone clinic. (Mayor Ruskin) Mayor Ruskin explained that due to office development the methadone clinic must relocate and suggested that it be to a medical environment. Mayor Ruskin asked for a REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES May 8, 2000 PAGE 8 MINUTES Book No.58 Page NO. 106