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e Ray Broderick, 1375 Corum, asked the Council if the two memoranda, dated February 11 and February 20, which he had sent to them had been received and if there were any questions. Mr. Keller stated that he would like to wait to discuss these memos until after all had testified. Mr. Broderick further stated that II it makes no sense to have a Di rector of Parks, Superintendent of Recreation, Director of Pools, and Director of Sandboxes," and he "would rather have the facilities than the facilitators." Wayne Stevens, 3125 Alder, identified himself as a volunteer instructor at the pools. He noted several examples of people he had worked with who had benefited directly from the aquatics program. He also suggested re-evalua- ting the program which is so valuable and noted that he is in full support of the program. Bob Guldin, 443 Madison, noted that he is glad the City Council is starting to move in a positive direction regarding the support of the pools, partic- ularly Jefferson Pool. He also noted that he feels it is a worthwhile cost- benefit ratio. He felt funds could be shifted from park development. He suggested that other financial resources might be used to subsidize the aquatics programs. e Carol Dawes, 2328 Washington, noted that she is a swimmer and psychologist and feels that swimming has been a tremendous benefit to a great many people. Jo Lu Roberts, 2775 Friendly, stated that she felt that areas in which the City could save some money could be to not grant an approximate $1,000 to buy the Barn in the Whiteaker neighborhood, to stop condemnation of the Seobert land, and to reduce use of the City Attorney's office, which she stated is a private law firm. Also, she suggested that a complete in- depth audit be done to see exactly how much money exists, including all continguency funds. Ronald Franklin, 568 Almaden, stated that the City Council and the Budget Committee have a moral and ethical responsibility to make a commitment to save lives through physical fitness, for physical therapy, and to keep the swimming pools open, as well as to help promote city center growth. He also stated that most of the alternatives that have been brought forth were from the citizenry, not from the Council and that the Council must respond to the needs of the citizens. Suzanne Ledford, 1333 Jefferson, urged the Council to review the pool closures. She urged continuance of Bethel School District and Eugene School District swim instruction programs and to keep the pools open. She stated that it is the City's responsibility to educate all the children on water safety. e Wendy Maltz, 2742 Spring Boulevard, spoke on behalf of swimming for pregnant women. She stated that in the swimming program that she was involved in, at least four to seven pregnant women swam every day. She noted the benefits for pregnant women were a shorter delivery time and a shorter recovery time. She is in favor of keeping the city center pool open. 2/20/80--9