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56 The School Board Election Task Force and charge was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Mr. Caravati, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Schilling. Noes: None. REPORT : PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES PLAN Dr. Brown noted that decision points were deferred from the work session. Mr. Svetz said more details were requested at the work session and a follow-up report was presented to Council. Mr. Schilling said he realizes that commercial things cost more, but asked where on the menu of choices were the prices for furniture. Mr. Svetz said they were probably in the middle of the road range. Mr. Schilling said he hopes we have some flexibility for some things such as $600 rather than $900 for a trash can. He said we may have to sacrifice some form and go for function. He said he has been contacted by people who are concerned that we not preclude having a pool at Meade Park without further public comment. He said he wants to make sure we are not precluding that with our action tonight. Mr. Svetz said Council is not precluding that. He said the community will be engaged in that conversation. Mr. Caravati said he assumes that the furniture is intended to last a long time. He said that the price for benches seems too cheap. Mr. Svetz said it depends on the type of bench, and some are higher priced and some lower. Mr. Lynch said he appreciates the breakdown. He said he is concerned that we are really just doing a lot of replacement and not much new. He said he is concerned doing this much maintenance, but understands the need. Mr. Svetz said we need to focus on things we know people use. Mr. Lynch said he agrees with Mr. Schilling regarding Meade Pool and Forest Hills. He asked that Council be kept apprised of plans. He said he does not want to imply that we are putting a spray pool at Meade Park. Mr. Lynch said he would like more discussion about SAFTEA U funds. He said he has heard it may be a year before we can tap into those funds. Mr. Svetz said the next round of grant applications is due in the fall of 2006. He said we need to show we have existing matching funds. He said he has also heard it is better to have more than the minimum match available. Mr. Lynch said he is not sure it is the priority of the community to put money into concrete trails. He expressed concern about including that as a recommendation. Mr. Svetz said that in flood plain areas concrete holds up better, but we can get more trail with asphalt. Dr. Brown said he agrees with Mr. Lynch, and he asked that Council have regular updates as we proceed with trail development and building. He reiterated his interest in making sure we create a plan to replenish funds for McIntire park. Mr. Lynch made a motion to approve reallocating $1.85 million with the stipulations discussed, and that Council be kept in the loop on all decisions, especially with Meade pool, and Ms. Hamilton seconded the motion.