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city of Centeni11e Caanei1 MeetiDs Minutes June 13. 2Off1 Mayor Capra questioned whether anytbins was proposed to be pulled. eouncilmember Lee stated the picnic tables were discussed; however. no other tables were fouad that compare to the qualitY of those chosen. Discussion ensued. Mayor Capra stated that this park would last for a long time. She commented that the project is costly; however. she believes it would be one of the City's gems and she would like to see it done right. ~~~~..~~~~.~. Mayor Capra stated that the Rice Creek Watershed District is willing to place Blue Thumb ....e in the park. Councilmember Lee stated that he agreed iblly with the recommendations of the Parks and Recreation Committee. He indicated that for the money saved. the detraction ftom the quality of the park would be significant. Discussion ensued. Councilmember Broussard stated that she would not vote for a bid of $250.000 for a park oftbis size. Councilmember Lakso stated that she felt that the Parks and Recreation Committee chose items that would make the park what it is; the thought and time put into this justifies the cost. Councilmember Paar questioned whether the land was purcl),sed by a grant. City Administrator Larson stated that there is a balance owed; however. he believed some future park fees would pay it off. CounciImember Par inquired as to the Cofttm.'s bucJset. City Administrator Larson replied that every dollar is committed to something. He reported that some would be paid for ftom the City bucJset and levy. Councilmember Par stated that he supported the project ftomthe beg;.uu"l; however. the cost has increasecJ substantially fi'om the 0fiSinal ~. He stated that the bottom line for him is whether a levy is needed, which he did not want to do as it would raise taxeS. He stated that, at the same time, he did not want to diminish hm the quality of the park. Page 6 of 10 ~