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<br />Hillary Paulson on behalf of Roy Cloud Playground Committee, thanked all parents from the <br />various schools and stated that the budget needed is approximately $150,000.00 of which <br />$25,000.00 has been raised, $10,000.00 is expected to be raised next year and an application <br />for a State grant is being pursued requiring a matching fund and 50% recycled materials in the <br />playground. <br /> <br />Katie Finlay as a parent and volunteer at two schools explained that the contribution to <br />playgrounds applies to learning as well. Ms Finlay expressed appreciation for all the detail <br />and unglamorous work that benefits the City. <br /> <br />Elizabeth Yapp, representing the North Star Playground Committee, thanked Council for <br />considering the proposal for school playgrounds. <br /> <br />Council consensus occurred on the following: <br />. Union Cemetery allocation of $2,500.00 per year was approved <br />. The Park Renovation Program study amount remained at $100,000.00 and is not to <br />include Fair Oaks. <br />. The Tree Preservation/Sidewalk Repair Program will utilize $750,000.00 for first <br />two years. <br />. Carrington Hall to move up to FY 2001/02 <br />. Redwood Shores Community Facility needs assessment in FY 2000/01 and move <br />majority of allocation to year five. <br />. Valota Road - eliminated <br />. Match $500,000.00 grant with Capital Improvement Funds for playgrounds <br />. Exploration of general recreational facility (senior center renovation, library or <br />Herkner Pool) <br /> <br />10. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST <br /> <br />A. <br /> <br />Consideration of action regarding potential downtown location of methadone clinic. <br />(Mayor Ruskin) <br /> <br />Mayor Ruskin explained that due to office development the methadone clinic must <br />relocate and suggested that it be to a medical environment. Mayor Ruskin asked for a <br />motion of consensus of support for relocating the clinic to a location that affords the <br />benefit of a medical setting. <br /> <br />MIS Hartnett/Howard to extend the meeting to 11: 1 0 p.m. The motion passed by a <br />unanimous voice vote. <br /> <br />Lee Clark, attorney for Professional Treatment, Inc. stated that the clinic is not a <br />County agency, but a private company that is a model program with a high success <br />rate attempting to find a new location. <br /> <br />REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING <br />MINUTES <br /> <br />May 8, 2000 <br />PAGE 8 <br />