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2/'7/84 Page -19- Mrs. Morris remarked that discussions were held regarding the Recreation site and at that time thE~re was some question as to what the impacts were. She inquired if the City gets back the 80 acres that we initially haci in that area that would lessen Parcel J and would alleviate the commercial or retail. on Parcel E. Inquired what that impact would be as far as off-setting with ou:r residential development? Administratoz- Wurl stated this had not been considered iri our review. Councilwoman Morris stated as far as she was concerned the Recreational site had to take priority. It was her feeling this was needed by the residents of the City and was basic - must come first. It was her contention there were many things that needed to be worked out, i.e. if we don't need the housing then it should be left out. She would like Council to take a close look at exactly what the negotiations are - what Homart is really presenting to us; what they are offering us; and what our needs are. Mrs. Morris felt that it was up to each councilmember individually to see what they really do want on the property and let Homart know that, then go from there. Councilman Luce Councilman Luce commended Administrator Recreation Center Wurl on the slide of the Recreation Center, found it quite illuminating and possibly had never grasped the significance previously. Inquired how the original 80 acres was cal- culated. Administrator Wurl advised it was determined 40 acres would be needed for the Recreation Center site and the remaining 40 acres was an outright gift from Homart in terms of their plan. In r``e^~~ley to P~Ir. Luce's inquiry if the 40 acres/obtained by using the 20,000 population equivalency, Administrator Wurl stated that it was. Councilman Luce wished toy verify under the new plan the City would obtain approximately half that. Mr. Wurl stated that is correct. Fiscal Deficit Councilman Luce commented after reviewing tree fiscal data that had been presented, thhe City would have a deficit of approximtely $237,000. He could see 3 ways of trying to take care of that deficit.