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4. Open Space Acquisition 5. Replacement Telephone System Mr. Mott said that the first year of the program will involve an analysis of needs and exploration of financing arrangements, with significant savings anticipated long range. PARKS & RECREATION 1. Linden Park Improvements 2. Dolphin Park Improvements 3. Portside Park Improvements 4. Open Space Acquisition Mr. Smith said the intent is to create a balance which would be available in the event any land becomes available that the City might find it desirable to acquire, noting that the City would like to "square off" Red Morton Community Center at some time, should adjacent lots become available. 5. Director of Parks and Recreation Griffiths said that with regard to Union Cemetery Renovations scheduled for 1988 -89, the City plans to apply for funds under the State Park Bond Act which just passed and has provisions relating to preservation of historic landmarks. TRANSPORTATION 1. Roosevelt Avenue Reconstruction 2. Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter Program In response to questions, Mr. Smith and Director of Public Works Addiego said that it would be difficult to set up a program allowing property owners to move up the priority for work on their property by allowing them to share on a 50 -50 basis on the cost; the fact that in many cities such work is entirely the responsibility of the property owners; the responsibility of the City with regard to sidwalk destruction by street trees; the possibility of sharing cost with all property owners; whether repairs would enhance property values; and the fact that the City permitted developers to plant street trees which have created problems. M /S: Chandler /Mosher to establish a cost sharing program for repair of sidewalk, curbs and gutters with 68% paid by the City and 32% paid by the property owner. The motion failed by majority voice vote. Budget Study Ses. 6/13/84 Page 3 MINUTE BOOK NO. 45 Page No. 55