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TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 1988 <br /> <br />considerable funds for both capital outlays and operation/maintenance. Mr. <br />Brown suggested, further, that Council give further consideration to eventually <br />implementing such a program (see page 247 of minutes of Council meeting held <br />May 10, 1988) before undertaking or authorizing the playground/minipark <br />requested for Salem Street/Sellers Street area. A number of residents of that <br />area and/or area supporters of the request, including Mrs. Peggy Ross, appeared <br />before Council and reported that, through their own interest and efforts, they <br />have cleared the land and (through various area projects) have raised $1,680.00 <br />toward the cost of developing the playground. In addition, these citizens <br />cited the advantages of such a playground .for their children, pointing out that <br />it would enable the parents to keep their children near home and therefore, not <br />expose the children to various kinds of dangers (such as "drugs", etc.) they <br />will encounter if they seek recreational outlets in other areas away from their <br />homes. Councilman Cole, while indicating respect for the City Manager's <br />concerns on this subject matter, urged that Council appropriate sufficient <br /> <br />funds (probably as much as $1,274.00) for playground equipment" .... to get them <br /> <br />going" but, subsequently, deferred to Councilman McClain's concerns as to <br />whether Council should embark on this type (i.e., mini-park) program, meanwhile <br />raising the question as to whether the City would maintain the requested <br />playground even if developed and equipped by private funds. In addition, Mr. <br />McClain pointed to the difficulty of funding the equipment cost at this time. <br />While commending these citizens for their interest and efforts, and urging them <br />to continue their fund-raising program (with the assistance of City Manager <br />Brown and Recreation Director Herbert O. Hughes), Council took no action on the <br />initial request but, nevertheless, assured these citizens of Council's <br />continuing interest in this matter. <br /> <br /> <br />