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C} L. City Manager Sokoll requested.authority to advertise for bids to con- struct two new tennis courts at Culbertson Park. 'Darren Leddick, Director of Parks and Recreation reviewed the matter with the-Council. Motion was made by Councilman Wunsch, seconded by.Councilman Philley to authorize the bids. Motion carried 7 ayes 0 nays. Mayor Malone announced that Carl Shimek, consulting Engineer, would present a report regarding the City's water system. Mr.-Shimek pre- sented copies of the report to the Council and reviewed the most important points as well as a two phrase recommendation contained within the printed report. Councilman Farris moved to receive the report. Councilman Wunsch seconded the motion which carried 7 ayes 0 nays. Mayor Malone announced the next item would be a presentation by re- presentatives of the Tree Committee. Nora Hayter spoke for the group requesting the Council to consider passinq a resolution which would be a more direct statement, concerning) trees and landscaping in new developments in the City, than that presently used. City Attorney Haynes read the resolution submitted by the Committee. Councilman Farris made a motion to -have a resolution drafted in proper form for consideration at the next regular meeting. Councilman Wunsch seconded the motion which carried 7 ayes 0 nays. Mayor Malone then stated that Dr. Clarence Temple would make a present- ation concerning an all weather track for the community. Dr. Temple stated the need for such a facility which could be used by the community for jogging and by the school system for athletic events. He presented a plan for the track, which would be located on the Paris High School property and would be improved with an 8 lane, 400 meter track, lighting, bleachers, restrooms, etc.,'and at a later date expanded to a full stadium for football purposes. He went on to say that he was seeking support f3'r the facility so that he could proceed to investigate federal assist- ance in the form of grants from the Parks and Wildlife Dept. He felt that a 50 q grant was possible and that matching funds could be locally generated. Councilman Wunsch suggested discussion by the City /School Committee which was agreed upon and the Council expressed a favorable feeling to Dr. Temple on the project. Resolution No. 1925 authorizing condemnation of an easement involved in the Northside Drainage Project was presented. Councilman 14iliiams made a motion for adoption of the Resolution. Councilman Burnett seconded the motion which carried 1 ayes 0 nays.