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Timing: Mainsteam Housing, in particular, is hot to find a <br /> site. They have a time sensitive opportunity for state <br /> construction money. Otherwise the money could be allocated <br /> elsewhere in the state. If the administrative transfer can <br /> take place soon, we can do the RFP and have decisions made in <br /> January. <br /> Issues and Assurances: I understand that Parks Planning can <br /> support the plan to create housing, but is legitimately <br /> concerned about future open space/park land in the West <br /> University area. We can certainly agree to their suggestion <br /> that the land revert to park use if no longer used for housing <br /> in the future (even if it is 25-50 years away). I think we <br /> can go further. I will certainly support the future use of <br /> CDBG funds to purchase a more suitable park site for the <br /> neighborhood. It is an eligible neighborhood for CDBG <br /> expenditures. A different site, on a corner (with better <br /> visibility) may be a better choice for park land. The notion <br /> of acquiring park land in the future could be memorialized in <br /> an information memo to the City Council and the Community <br /> Development Committee. <br /> So, the question is, what does it take at this point to make <br /> it happen? I am happy to take the lead on drafting the City <br /> Manager memo. But I think it is premature until I know that <br /> Christine Anderson is supportive. Please let me know what <br /> happens next. Thanks. <br /> - Richie <br /> Page 3 <br />