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Regular Council Meeting December 2, 2013 Page 3 9. Discuss, conduct a public hearing and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2013 -040: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, ADOPTING A PARKS, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN, 2013- 2023; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Planning Director Alan Efrussy explained that the last Paris Parks Master Plan was completed in 1996 and was updated in 2001 by MHS Parks Consultants. He further explained that November 11, 2013 a discussion session was held with the City Council, the planning manager and president of MHS Parks Consultants, and the appointed Parks Master Plan Citizen's Advisory Committee. Mr. Efrussy provided City Council with a revised Paris Future Parks and Open Space Map citing minor revisions that were made to the map reflecting the most current implementation schedule. He recommended adoption of the Plan. Mayor Hashmi opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in support of this item, to please come forward. Mayor Hashmi asked for anyone wishing to speak in opposition of this item, to please come forward. With no one speaking, Mayor Hashmi closed the public hearing. Subject to the inclusion of the revised map, a Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Grossnickle and seconded by Mayor Hashmi. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 10. Discuss and possibly act on an indoor recreation center plan. Mayor Hashmi referred this item to Council Member Wright, as he requested that it be placed on the agenda. Council Member Wright said there was a wide - spread interest in a recreation center and the city could not afford to build a recreation center at the current time. He also said that someone had suggested they might consider using the Civic Center as a recreation center and he thought it was a good ideal. Mayor Hashmi asked if there were restrictions using the Civic Center as a recreational facility and Mr. McIlyar said he would have to research this issue. Council Member Frierson said he realized there was a desire and a need for a recreation center but questioned the ties between the Chamber and the Civic Center. Mayor Hashmi said it was his understanding the City owned the property and leased it to the Chamber. Council Members Frierson, Grossnickle and Lancaster said options should be explored. Council Member Jenkins said this was a wonderful ideal for the kids and the facility could be used every day. Council Member Wright said they would be remised not to explore the possibilities. Mayor Hashmi said he thought it was a good ideal and they should also get opinions from people who work at the Civic Center. It was consensuses of City Council to have the City Manager explore the possibilities of using the Civic Center as a recreation center and to bring this item back to Council.