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.' . noted appreciation for Ms. Millerls sentiments, but she is not excited about e this parcel of land. She asked if a delay to assess the land acquisition program would jeopardize the sale. Mr. Haniuk responded that he thought that that would be the problem. Staff has been working on acquiring this pi ece of 1 and for over a year. When the bond issue was developed, all five areas had equal importance. This site is a priority in the Master Plan for Skinner Butte Park. If the opportunity arises to acquire land, this plan is a strong criterion in the determination. Ms. Wooten stated that she is ill at ease without more information on the status of land acquisitions. She does not intend to trade this property for potential purchase of another piece of prop- erty, but she would like more information. Mr. Haniuk stated that last year, the budget committee and the council indicated that a specific amount of money would be available for each area and this is the assumption staff has been work i ng with. Mr. Lindberg stated that the citizens approved the allocations in a separate bond issue, but this year at least 8,000 citizens are concerned about the possible loss of Gillespie Butte as a park area. It is that parcel he is concerned with. He feels the citizens would rather have the City spend this money on Gillespie Butte rather than add to an existing park. He is rel uctant to appr ove th i s purch ase. Ms. Smith stated that she is not interested in re-prioritizing what has already been approved by the voters, but some concerns of the council could have been eliminated with a council briefing on the status and plans of the land acqui- sition program. She would like to see more information available to the council - in the future prior to their consideration of specific acquisitions. Mr. Obie noted agreement. He said that for four-and-a-half years he has been trying to understand the Master Park Plan. The council needs to be kept informed by the Parks and Recreation Department. Two-and-a-half years ago, council consensus was to have a public park bond. He does not want to approve additional acqui- sitions until all the information is known about the park plan. He would rather purchase a meaningful piece of property. The problem is that the council is not involved in this planning. He would agree to delay action on this item. Mr. Hamel indicated agreement with Mr. Obie. The Willakenzie area is in need of flat park land for children to play, which is something he has been striving for for the past two-and-a-half years. Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to table this item until staff brings back a report addressing the concerns already men- tioned and presents alternatives to this acquisition. Ro 11 c a 11 vote; motion carried 6:1, with Councilor Miller voting no. Mr. Haws stated that on page 9, paragraph 4, of the March 18, 1981, minutes, it was indicated that Councilor Hamel voted both aye and no, and he requested that staff research this item and bring the proper information back to the council. Staff indicated that this would occur. The meeting was adjourned. e ~~ Mich al D. - leas. ~ C'i ty Manager (Recorded by Lynda Nelson) June 24, 1981 Page 9 MINUTES-~Eugene City"Council