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<br />Regular City Council Minutes - 5/12/03 <br />Page 9 <br /> <br />VII. Land Use <br /> <br />VIII. Reports and Recommendations <br /> <br />A. Update on Improvement Project for the Muriel Sahlin <br />Arboretum <br />Monte Johnson, President of the Central Park Foundation, <br />provided an update to the City Council on the three <br />proposed projects donated by the Foundation for the <br />Arboretum that had been anticipated for completion this <br />year. <br /> <br />Mr. Johnson stated that, given the current budget climate, <br />the board had taken action at their last meeting to delay <br />one of the three projects: the Japanese Garden. Mr. <br />Johnson stated that, given the budget issue, and related <br />maintenance personnel and equipment issues, the board <br />deemed it prudent to divide the three projects, and proceed <br />only with the improvements to the Celebration <br />walk/fountain area, and the front entry/parking area in an <br />effort to neutrally maintain, or perhaps reduce, personnel <br />responsibilities for the City until the budget impacts are <br />determined. <br /> <br />Mr. Johnson expressed his appreciation to staff member <br />Mr. Brokke for his expertise and involvement with the <br />Foundation in coming to this conclusion. <br /> <br />Mr. Johnson stated that the Foundation anticipated the <br />park enhancements available for public enjoyment by <br />August. <br /> <br />Councilmember Klausing expressed his appreciation to the <br />Foundation and Mr. Johnson for their continued <br />participation with the City; and even while commending <br />the Foundation for their prudence, expressed <br />disappointment in the delay of the Japanese Garden and <br />looked forward to its future construction. <br /> <br />Mayor Kysylyczyn encouraged people to contact City staff <br /> <br />Land Use <br /> <br />Reports and <br />Recommendations <br /> <br />Update on <br />Improvement <br />Project for the <br />Muriel Sahlin <br />Arboretum <br />