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generated) will continue to increase. This was done in order to allow for line item transfers, as “protection” for those unforeseen expenditures. This is especially true for those appropriations that depend on the goods to generate revenue – i.e. Pro Shop, Concession. Marketing forecast, as far as price increases, the rec ctr revenue and 2001 budget proposal will need to be looked at in December. The prices will need to be ready for the spring brochure. st Deadline March 1. Mr. Dave Gardner suggested that we cannot compare the prices with “competition” such as Westlake’s new facility. As, that facility is only available to Westlake residents/employees. Mr. Jenkins suggested January to begin seriously looking at the price increases, so that they may be in place for the spring brochure. Mr. Jenkins stated this would conclude his report. No sub-committee reports. Old business? New business? Mr. Dave Gardner would like to see the commission and administration lay out very carefully and exactly what they want from the municipal government, as far as any additional projects/capital improvements. His impression of the recreation dept, after six (6) years of sitting on the council, is that of a kid with a wish book open at Christmas and who gets nothing off his list. He believes we need a specific plan, prioritizing the needs/wants of the rec dept. The number one priorities being the city park renovation project and the varsity baseball diamond lighting/scoreboard. Mr. Dave Gardner raised the question as to whether any help can be sought from the schools, since this will be a “varsity baseball diamond”. Or can the city offer to close the ditch by the school field, in return for funding for the baseball diamond? Ms. Claire Hayes stated that it is extremely difficult to raise funds for school physical (permanent) structures or such that are on public property. Mr. Todd Morgan stated that the booster club may be able to do something to raise funds, however, to supplement the diamond. [Mr. Tom Jenkins] Council has given us the okay to go ahead with block grant for ADA entrances/accessibility based on a 50/50 split or can even go with 40/60 split. To be finalized in February per Tom Jenkins. The tennis floor needs re-done every 5-6 years. It is past due to be re-vamped. Also, the bleachers will need to be assessed. The wood is dried out and cannot be further re-surfaced and the hinges are rusted. Suggested to get prices for material to “re-surface” the wood with-per Tom Stein suggestion. Also, Mr. Jenkins suggested we look at updating the phone system. Perhaps with one similar to city hall, which has voice mail capabilities. This is especially true for customer service issues.