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. . - Budget. He said the Council needed to think about adding additional funds to cover the actual costs of reconstruction of Station 11. Council Member Ira said the Council needed to be realistic with its allocations. City Manager Everett said he agreed with Council Member Ira's comments about Fire Station 11. He said he and staff had met with Fire Captain Anderson and looked carefully at Fire Station 11. He said that project had a timeline with the County and the City would probably push that project out a bit, finishing it in the next two-year Budget cycle, which would give them time to set aside funds. City Manager Everett explained that the original $40,000 figure for a Skateboard Park was for a temporary one using an existing parking lot, but people are now saying that probably isn't a wise expenditure of funds. MEMO 7/7/98 Council Member Hartnett asked that the request from the Redwood Shores Homeowners Association for 27 trash receptacles at a cost of $4,050 be added to the list of issues continued from June 29 to be discussed after the c.I.P. MEMO 7/7/98 Council Member Claire suggested that the City partner with School Districts on the issue of a Skateboard Park. He said there were a few School areas that might be - worthwhile investigating as far as land is concerned. MEMO 7/7/98 Council Member Hartnett said that the Council should "Master Plan" the available land inventory included within the School network as it might relate to playing fields. He said, "I think we need a more formal process of actually as a priority of looking at all of that land in partnership with those, including the Community College campus in talking about what our mutual interests are." He said the CounciVSchool Liaison Committee with Vice Mayor Ruskin serving as Chair could provide leadership in that area. He said that effort would take substantial staff assistance, which has budget, and time implications, but it was necessary if the City wanted to spend its money wisely. MEMO 7/7/98 In response to Council Member Leipzig's questions regarding the lack of projects included the $750,000 in the 1998/99 Major Road Construction Program, Director Nelson said this item was included as a result of Council's direction in March and on May 11. She said Council asked that these funds be set aside "for Regional Transportation and major road activity should that be needed. It is not project specific, it would essentially be a place holder" and Council would decide how to spend it at a - future date. City Manager Everett said it might end up being several smaller projects BUDGET STUDY SESSION MINUTE BOOK NO. 57 JULY 6,1998 MINUTES Page No. 059 PAGE 16