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9 <br /> Mr. Norris said he wanted to clarify that he does not think the additional <br />information requested is meant to derail the planning process or to revisit the plan. He <br />said he has been convinced by the environmental community, but thinks it can be a better <br />plan. <br /> <br /> Mr. Lynch said that dredging was talked about a lot. He said he thinks it is clear <br />that it was presented as an option so it could be eliminated. He said he does not think we <br />have great information about it. He said he thinks the regulatory environment is subject <br />to change. He said we need to be more proactive about what we really want. He said we <br />have alternatives. He said he is concerned about the level of the dam at 45 feet. He said <br />he would like to see the plan keep the reservoir away from Interstate 64 and lower the <br />height of the dam. He said during our worst drought the reservoir was still 70% full. He <br />said we build reservoirs so we have water when it does not rain. <br /> <br />PUBLIC HEARING/ORDINANCE <br />: ACCEPTING BIDS AND AMENDING LEASE <br />FOR BUFORD SCHOOL PROPERTY (BOYS & GIRLS CLUB PROJECT <br />LOCATION) <br /> <br /> Mr. Mike Svetz, Director of Parks and Recreation, said that the footprint for the <br />Boys and Girls Club Project has been revised because of the proposal to redevelop Smith <br />Pool, so the lease, approved in 2003, has to be revised. He said the land will be a similar <br />size. <br /> <br /> Ms. Allyson Davies, Assistant City Attorney, said that Council needs to accept <br />the bid, ask if there are other bids, close the bids, and hold a public hearing. She said <br />there are no significant changes to the lease, but the 40 year term is proposed to start <br />again. <br /> <br /> Mr. Brown said that one bid was received from the Boys and Girls Club. <br /> <br /> Dr. Brown asked if there are any other bids, but hearing none closed the bids. <br /> <br /> Mr. Svetz said that staff recommends that the proposal of the Boys and Girls Club <br />be accepted. <br /> <br /> The public hearing was opened. <br /> <br /> Mr. Downing Smith, 810 Locust Avenue, said that he opposes the lease <br />amendment. He said it is four years into the original agreement and there is nothing to <br />show for it. He said the Boys and Girls Club could be in default of the lease. He <br />suggested that the negotiation be reopened. He said he supports the Boys and Girls Club, <br />but not this proposal. <br /> <br /> Mr. Tom Jones, Board Member for the Boys and Girls Club and Chair of the <br />Building Committee, said he appreciates Council’s efforts to turn around the lease <br />quickly. He said the proposal will be a win for all parties and will make for a better <br />facility and access as well as save money. He said the Boys and Girls Club is in the <br />midst of a capital campaign. <br /> <br /> As there were no further speakers, the public hearing was closed. <br /> <br /> Mr. Lynch asked if consideration was given to having the Boys and Girls Club <br />and Smith Pool under one roof. <br /> <br /> Mr. Jones said that the Boys and Girls Club did not want the facilities under one <br />room partly because of the layout of the site and in order to keep the identity of the Boys <br />and Girls Club, which is an important factor in funding raising. He said there is also the <br />issue of accountability, control and accessibility, and there were no operational savings. <br /> <br /> Mr. Svetz said that it would have been difficult architecturally to combine the <br />facilities. <br /> <br /> <br />