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, ..~ .~- ~ ~ 6 5 MINUTES He also discussed with them some of the problems of the area, in particular the matter of fencing which the courts need; estimates are now being obtained. He discussed design features which would protect the courts as well as give some shade to the courts and would also be compatible with the design of the park. Mr. Weeks also indicated he had spoke with the Public Works Department regarding the possibility of utilizing their employee trained in architecture to do the design work, thereby saving design costs in Phase III. Public Works Director indicated that this person could be made available to the Department and appoint- ments will be set up within the coming week to survey the project. Mr. Weeks further indicated that bids were received on Phase II of Red Morton Corrununity Park and were highly satisfactory and considerably under the estimates which indicates there will be some reserve in the Capital Improvement Fund for Phase II from which possibly a portion could be used to handle the cost of the bocci ball coveting. Mr. Weeks further spoke with the City Controller regarding the possibility of utilizing those funds for construction of the cover prior to Phase III and it was indicated there would be no objection assuming the Council would approve. lI Mr. Weeks mentioned that the procedure would include arriving at what type of structure would be constructed, arriving at a cost estimate, and obtaining per- mission from the City Manager and City Council to proceed with the project by a separate small construction contract which would not complicate present pro- jects. This project would be expedited, if the corrunission concurred, and possi- bly completed by early summer or late spring. Mr. Weeks sta ted this was one project which the Department would recommend if it meets with the concurrence of the Commission. Mr. Weeks indicated that he had related to the bocci ball representatives that the project has been purely a matter of priorities and funding with respect to the total ,development of the park. Mr. Weeks added that the City Council on March 10,1975 recognized the letter sent to them from the bocci ball representatives accompanied by a petition and further recognized tha tit had been sen t to the Parks & Recrea tion Commission. The Council indicated they felt confident that the Parks & Recreation corrunission would make the best decision they felt appropriate. corrunissioner Pound requested the letter from the bocci ball representatives be read to the Commission and Chairperson Weintraub accommodated her request. Commissioner Rollins questioned the adequacy of the covering with regard to keeping the court dry. Mr. Weeks indicated that the cover would be dtåsd.gned with sufficient overhand to minimize blowing rain. Commissioner Knecht asked for an approximation of the cost of the new covering. Mr. Weeks stated that it would probably be $6,000 to $8,000. Commissioner Schenck mentioned that there was some review at the Budget Committee meetings of the Phase II balance, and it was decided within the Corrunittee that any additional funds from Phase II would be utilized in Phase II as much as possible. Commissioner Schenck asked if there was another project which might be included in the design of Phase II that might be completed with the unused portion of monies.