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'20 sponsorship and financial support would greatly help the development of Redwood city's Recreational activities. " Acting Chairman Hagan thanked Mr. Bygdnes and Mr. Oleson for coming- to the meeting, and'Mr. Bogie made a motion that a letter of gratification be sent to the Lions Club for their-spirit of help- fulness and for sending Mr. Bygdnes and Mr. Oleson to-present their proposal to the Committee. Mr. Van Gundy seconded the motion which was carried unanimouslY7 and the secretary was directed to write the - letter. " "- Andrew Spinas mentioned that there has been some discussion, regarding a playground in Edgewood Park among the people residing in that distrct. Mr. Dimmitt stated that land was too costly in that district to considèr obtaining a playground site there at -the present time: stating that there was, however, a vacant lot in that district owned by Hare, Brewer & Kelly; upon which the boys were allowed to play football, and that the City each year took steps to keep the field in shape for the boys. - - There was further discussion-relative to the previously discussed playground site in the Five Points District. City Manager Dimmitt stated that he has picked out a possible site in that dis- trict, which is owned by Flynn & McGarvey, who have agreed to gîve Mr. Di~tt a price upon it. Dr. August Fromm was present at the meeting representing the newly organized Yacht Club. One of-the things which he wished to determine was just how much the City would charge the Yacht Club for the use of the Yacht" Club building. Mr. Dimmitt said the City did not wish to charge very much, but did feel that the Club should be called upon to pay something; the amount to be determined by the City Council. Dr. Fromm thanked the Committee' for sponsoring the first meeting of his group, stating that-there were about forty members present, much enthusiasm was shown, and that he expected more at the next meeting; as many people who were unable to attend that meeting have expressed a desire to become members of the organization. . - Having in mind the recent tragedy in which four boys lost their lives, Dr. Fromm stated that an organization such as the new Yacht Club could do much towards securing- the cooperation of it-s members to become safety conscious. The members of the Committee fel t that Dr. Fromm and the group he represented should be highly commended for the interest taken in the safety of the younger boys interested in sailing, and Mr. Van Gundy made a moiton that a letter be sent to the Yacht Club L~,,__,,--- ---- - -------- ,---------~,------,-~-_.----~--,_...-- , ------,-----~---'" ,---,--------~--,,"--,., ------------------_u -.-------------,-.",--- - ----------,,------------- -.. ----