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4.59 4 amount of money involved, taking out the elm trees,thether or not the State could spend gas tax money on this project, and should the merchants or the City pay for the trees and the removal of the old trees. City Manager advised cost to removed the Chinese Elms would be approximately 4600.00. City Engineer Jain stated that the State could not spend as tax money on this project. The motion carried. It was understood that the program, being part of the Beautification Program, the City should stand the expense II with an effort being made to secure part of the cost from the State Highway Commission. Councilman Royer moved that the proper authorities be authorized to write tothe State regarding the removal of the trees and to ask if ther was any way in which the State could finance the cost of taking out the trees, the City to plant and maintain same, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDED THAT PARTICULAR ATTENTION BE GIVEN THE MATTER OF DRAINAGE FROM FARM HILLS AREA THROUGH STULSAFT PARK, BEFORE FARM HILLS SUBDIVISION MAP IS GIVEN FINAL APPROVAL. The Commission feels that any serious consideration for a master plan for the development of Stulsaft Park would be useless in the light of the drainage situation. Councilman Britschgi stated that he had this matter called to the attention of the Park and Recreation Commission after he had seen the conditions when he was checking with the Lions Club representatives in Stulsaft Park regarding the area for the proposed Fairyland. He stated that at that time he noted that Farm Hills is draining almost everything into Stulsaft Creek and that was why he asked the Commission to look into the problem, This was followed by discussion regarding how the area should be drained. Councilman Britschgi moved that the City Engineer be instructed to take this matter up with Oddstad Homes and bring back a report, seconded by Councilman Stout and carried. PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION REQUESTED THAT FUNDS BE,ALLOCATED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MASTER PLAN FOR STULSAFT PARK, PLANS WHICH WOULD INCORPORATE THE PROPOSED FAIRYLAND. Councilman Granger moved that the City Manager be authorized to investigate to see how much money is required, seconded by Councilman Royer. Councilman Spillers asked that the City Manager consider the cost of straightening, bridging and fencing of the creek. Motion carried. Mr. Harold Shaw, 1339 Recreation Way, appeared and asked the Council to please notify the Highlands Community Club of any action being taken in regard to Stulsaft Park. His property is adjoining Stulsaft Park and he is very interested in the activities which are taking place. Mr. Irving Gold, Park and Recreation Commissioner, stated that these people were welcome to attend any of the Commission's meetings. SUGGESTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS, CITY COUNCIL AND DEPARTMENT BEADS. Councilman Stout spoke regarding the left hand turns on Bayshore Highway to the trailer courts. He is of the opinion that a study should be made in regard to possible service road from Harbor Blvd. Councilman Stout moved that the City Manager be authorized to investigate the matter of an access road. Councilman Britschgi stated that Leslie Salt might object to this. This was followed by general discussion in regard to the State, County and City being involved and who should be contacted. After the discussion, Councilman Spillers seconded the motion which carried. City 1° lanager to report in two weeks. Councilman Royer reported that the Real Estate Committee had met and it was their recommenda- tion that the Eourquin property be purchased for the sum of 460,000. This was followed