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137 COMMISSIONER KNECHT complimented the Park Department on the out- standing landscaping at the Marina; expressed the hope that Çh- . . estnut Park could soon be completed; stated that the Hetch Het- chy R/W near Union Cemetery was in an unsight'ly condi tion; and said that the hedges at the Cemetery needed trimming. City Manager Ullrich advised that a letter had been written to Skylawn Gardens reminding them of their responsibility for care of this area and s~id a meeting was planned for next week. COMMISSIONER STUART - As Easter Sunrise Services chairman, Mr. Stuart complimented Park Superintendent Balzarini and his staff for getting the Easter Bowl property in shape for 1967. CHAIRMAN WHITMORE - told of his attendance at the Fresno Con- " . ference and interest of the keynote speech. Commissioner Knecht reported that Mr. Whitmore had ~on the golf tournament. , , ~ ~ COMMISSIONER SIPES told of first seeing the Marina 9 years ago when it had just been dredged and piles of dirt were everywhere and there was the old yacht club building and noting that the Marina had come a long way in 9 years with perhaps the most spectacular progress being made during the last year with the paved parking area, lighting, harbormaster building, old yacht club torn down, and the prize winning landscaping job done by our own people at a cost of only $12,000 and could have cost three times that much under private contract; he reported that the fishing pier project is moving along - Hal Coehlo, Art Balsamo, Larry Brian and himself had conferred about the pier and that Mr. Brian, civil engineer was finishing up the plans; various ways thought of for getting the fishing pier done and were once turned down. by the State; last month Recreation Dir- ector Morton wrote Senator Dolwig for additional help on the fishing pier - III think the fishing pier is near. As an after school recreation this is an inexpensive way to get kids off the streets". Mr. Sipes commended the Council Marina Committee and the Commission for accomplishing so much. City Manager Ullrich said he had been informed the fishing pier plans would soon be completed and it has been recommended by staff that the necessary amount be funded to make the fishing pier a reality during the coming year. Commissioner Beals on his question regarding funds was told that the $2,500 sum in the capital outlay current budget but the estimate may raise the cost of the pier to $3,000-$3,500 for the project. Mr. Beals suggested that other service clubs be contacted to make up the difference.