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Mayor Anderson reiterated his earlier feeling that consideration of the measure should be deferred until it is known what the budget situation will be for the coming year. There are too many uncertainties at present. Another factor existing too is the upcoming sizable bond measure for the e jail. Murray concurred in part with Mayor Anderson but feels the proposal Mr. should be presented to the Budget Committee for review. Mr. Murray moved seconded by Mr. Haws to refer the proposal to the Budget Corrmilttee for review and recommendations of appropriate financial considerations. Mr. Williams expressed concern with referring to the Budget COmnUttee any matter involving revenue expenditures, based on the work load of the Committee and the number of times they meet. The Parks Bond measure has been through extensive debate, he said, and he feels it should be a Council decision though he agrees now may not be the appropriate time for such a decision. Mr. Murray feels the matter is appropriately related to the Budget COmnUttee's charge. Mr. Haws presented two additional proposals for consideration in the total package. First, he requested that the $400,000 allotted to the Willakenzie district be raised to $900,000 as was originally proposed and $150,000 allotted to Bethel Danebo be raised to $450,000 as originally proposed. Secondly, Mr. Haws would like information on possible division of acquisition and development. He would like to see what it would mean taxwise to separate the south hills part from the rest. Mayor Anderson said staff would furnish information to Council on the tax consequences. e Mr. MurrilY disagreed with any intent to divide the package. He feels it is suitable to reduce the total arrr:Junt but would hope there is opportunity to fully debate any intent to divide the issues. Mr. Bradley noted he was abstaining fro/n voting until he reviews the City Attorney's opinion on whether he can participate at all. Mr. Williams thinks it is necessary to be farther along in the budget process before knowing whether the parks proposals should be presented to the voters and he feels the City Council is in as good a position as anyone to make that decision when the time comes. Mayor Anderson feels the only question to ask of the Budget COmnUttee is if the parks measure would be appropriate to submit to the voters with the budget measure. He wondered if it would be agreeable to Council to flag the matter for a later Committee meeting and refrain from being locked into a certain procedure now. The Budgpt Committee should first have an opportunity to develOp an operational budget, and Council could then reconsider the parks issue about the 1st or 15th of MArch. Mr. Murray withdrew his mot.ion, with consent of the second. Mr. Murray moved seconded by Mr. Haws to postpone further discussion Comm on the parks issue until March. 12/10/75 It was understood staff would provide information as requested by Mr. Haws. Approve e Vote was taken on the 11r>tion which carried, all Council members present voting aye except Mr. Bradley abstaining. 658 12/22/75 - 5