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Jerry liinigan from the S((0 indicated his organization likes the S(E location but is most intently loused on providing recreation and park <br /> services in the area in general, and this doesn't necessarily have to be tied to one specific location. <br /> Ideas were floated about negotiating trade or land swap 'deals' that might be benefidal to all involved. Could the (ity and 41 identify and swap <br /> comparable lands? Could the (ity rezone and then selVswap its Lone Oak property, then purchase/swap with 41 for the SC site? Property values <br /> are significantly different for the two sites and the School District indicated they do not need property for a new school along or behind Division <br /> Street. 6eorge did pose the question of any other property the (ity might have in northern Santa Clara or in an area identified for school <br /> population growth. (ity staff cored nor think of any oft hand. The SCE site is not currently acknowledged in the PROS plan. <br /> Richard Herman told the group about MAH's two developments (6reen leaf and Apple Orchard) in Santa (lara. They have community centers <br /> and offer programs and collaborations with food For lane (ounty, MU classes, 111K0 home ownership, etc. He sees a need for affordable <br /> housing, after - school outreach and programs for teens. He mentioned the lone Oak and Terpening Terrace adult facilities that also have <br /> community rooms. He suggested looking to the private sector for possible collaborations. <br /> The conversation then turned to discussions of community park needs. <br /> All those attending agreed that Santa (lara needs a community park. A major problem to the acquisition and development of a community park <br /> is finding adequate acreage to purchase. As noted on a map posted in the meeting, several possibilities exist, but some are not available for <br /> purchase, come are not contiguous, some are too small or oddly shaped, and some are outside the U6B whkh means negotiating an agreement <br /> with lane County. The possibility of bang creative in defining community park needs was considered, however, in some cases, creativity might <br /> read to significantly higher operating and management costs. This is the ticking clock. The longer we wait, the less available and more costly <br /> adequate land will be, especially within the 11611. One option that received favorable reviews involved land surrounding Madison Middle School. <br /> (arolyn and Johnny indicated that "neighborhood" park planning is fairly well distributed in S(. Defined as accessible to residents within a .s <br /> mile radius, S( has 6 park sites developed or owned by the City (Arrowhead, Awbrey, filbert Meadows, Wendover, Terra Linda and lone Oak). <br /> What is missing in the equation is a "community park" defined as around 4o acres, service area radius of 2 miles. Features: children's play area, <br /> sports fields with lights, court sports, skateboarding, picnic areas, paths, natural areas, restrooms, amphitheater, community garden. <br /> Considerations: buffer zones, neighbors, traffic. <br /> (hris proposed that each "group": (ity/POS, County, School, YMCA, SUO/S((SPOS look at the issues/questions we raised today and see what can <br /> be done. Example 6eorge is responsible to his board and constituents. 41 needs to maximize the sale/swap of Santa (Mara Elementary. What <br /> ideas are do -able? How could the options be justified? The (ity will consider the SCE site, selling/trading lone Oak, etc. What other potential <br /> partners (l(( ?) could be brought into the discussion, especially for the S(E site? <br /> M agreement vas made to meet again on March q from r4. <br /> IIOTE: Meeting space is dragged to Metropolitan Affffordable Homing's Apple Ordnard co mplac, 26To Edgewood Drive, Santa gars <br />