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2. Federal funds are available and we plan to apply for federal assistance. Sale of the present 4 acres on SOM Center Rd. would give money for main- tenance of the 38 acres should they be acquired. Our Own Recreation Park versus the Costs of Others (Examples): Racquet Club $150.00 per year Y.M.C.A. / Y.W.C.A. 95e00 " " Hospitality Swim Club 206.00 " " Population Growth: 1970 - -- 3548 1972 - -- 4000 (930 homes) 1985 - -- 5600 Zggo - -- 6000 Mr. Robert Deal continued the presentation stating it would be a two year project, and: Development Costs (Approx.) 4 Tennis Courts with Lights and proper drainage - - - - - - - $ 32,000. 4 Large Softball diamonds (grade-backstops-turf, etc.) - - - - 8,000. I Combo Ice Skating/Basketball pad with ligh'ts - - - - - - - 25,000. 1"Field Events" area (soccer-races-touch football, etc.) -- 2,000. 1"Tot Lot" (slides, swings, etc. and picnic area) - - - - - 5,000. 1 Civic Area shelter house (with tables) - - - - - - - - - - 10,000. 1 Utility Bldg. and Rest Rooms (equip. storage, too) - - - - - 8,000. Water and hydrant facilities and electricity - - - - - - - - - 15,000. Gravel Road, landscaping and proper drainage - - - - - - ° - - 25,000m Cost of I,and (approx.) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 110,000. ulith a good size swimming pool _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 180,000. Total - - - $420,000. Councilman Davis presented comments which were made to him by various villagers. Bob Deal answered, as best he could, numerous questions asked him relative to costs, maintenance and other areas which were in- vestigated. These men were complimented for their fine presentation and the many, many tireless hours of work which went into the researche Their en- thusiasm for the whole recreational program is greater than ever, no matter what the outcome. They do not despair. Hearing adjourned at 10:20 p.m. APPROVED: ? Clerk-treasurer / vf ? . r yor