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- '. < 8-2 for the community park on the northwest shoreline of the waterway so as to allow as much wind as possible to reach the sailing area. He was concerned that if the plan permitted housing to be built along the shore- line, the sáiling craft would be blanketed from the wind by the housing. He also expressed concern:that the plan continued to show the bridge crossing the lagoon area in the westerly portion of the inland waterway. He indicated this structure would significantly reduce the recreation potential of the waterway in this area and, therefore, the bridge should be directed around the waterway rather than across it. ~". Chairman Knecht thanked Mr. Smith for a thorough and informational pre- sen ta ti on. It was the feeling of several Commissioners that they were unprepared to vote on the matter at this time and that they would also like to personally tour the area in question. In that the Planning Commission requested the Parks & Recreation Commission's comments before the Planning Commission meeting of June 17, it was suggested by Commissioner Weintraub that an Adjourned Meeting be called Monday, June 16 at 4:30 PM at the Mobil Oil Offices (350 Marine World Parkway) to discuss the matter, tour the area in question, and arrive at a recommendation for the Planning Commission before their June 17 meeting. A short recess was called at 9:55 PM. The meeting readjourned at 10:00 PM. AGENDA ITEM 2 - Disc~ssion of Budget Hearings Mr. Weeks indicated that the budget hearings were now complete and that the Parks & Recreation Department budget received cuts in the Capital Improvement Program and was directed to reduce the cost of the adult sports programs by making the programs self-sustaining. Funds were provided for the mailing of the program brochure. The Capi tal Improvement Program reduction removed approximately $200,000 from the proposed phase three construction of Red Morton Community Park. The construction of the Dickey Street parking area and the restroom proposed to be constructed near the bocci ball courts and baseball diamonds were approved. The second phase of construction for Mezes Park and the first phase of con- struction of Palm Park were approved. A complete program review was prepared for the City Council- which described the major recreation and maintenance programs of the Department together with their cost and the impact resulting to the community if reductions were made in the programs. Additionally, a description of each Capital Improvement Program was also furnished in order to assist the Council in their decisions relative to the park improvement program. With respect to the Marina, it was determined that the maintenance costs of the police boat would be funded by the Marina Fund and removed from the General Fund. . .