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T Jack B. Cummings , Mayor
Ellsworth D. Miller, Councilman
Nam S . Newall, Councilman.
R. P. Merritt, Jr. , City Manager
Edward E. Taylor, City Attorney
Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk
Erwin S . Mein, Redlands Daily Facts
Chuck Palmer, Nan. Bernardino Nun
Charles G. DeMirjyn, Councilman
Chresten M. Knudsen, Councilman
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This special meeting of the City Council was called for the purpose
of considering the ,following:
(A) Consideration of Community Dark. Development Plans
(B) Reconsider NA AG Agreement
The plan presented this morning was developed by Mr* Jack Dangermond
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with input from many interested citizens . This plan was discussed at
length. The recommendation from the City Manager that the entire 20
acres be maintained by the Park. Department was also considered.
Mayor Cummings stated that although the City did not have the funds
for this park set aside at the present time, he believed private
nity financing might be forthcoming and pointed to the financing of Pros-
pect Park, Smiley Library, Redlands Bowl. and. Smiley Dark .
Following further discussion., Councilman Miller moved that approval.
be given for the plan as presented., excluding the pool area; that
landscaping for the ball field be started immediately, with picnic
tables and play areas , and that the entire 20 acres be under tie .Park
Department for development and maintenance. Motion was seconded. by
Councilman Newall and adopted by AYE votes of all present.
Council discussed the advantages of mini parks adjacent to schools
and the resultant savings by use of tax monies for a twofold purpose
school and recreation.
Those in the audience were thanked for attending this early meeting.
Mr. Jack Dangermond was thanked for his contribution and authorized
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to proceed with his subcontractors to develop designs for the park on
motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman. Newall..
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Mr . Jose Danny Martinez addressed Council briefly.
.Mayor Cummings reported briefly can a recent meeting of mayors held to
consider the NA AG Agreement. He added that the County Board of
G Supervisors laud unanimously approved the proposed agreement in
meat. principal. After discussing the financing of NA AG, the Council_ con
curved that it should be approved in principal