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JUL 20 1983 Box 54 PnE M4 with the EDA grant on the water tower at Gifford. He pointed out that if we should run into insurmountable circumstances, all we have to do is say we can't do it, and we don't get the money; it is an outright grant. Commissioner Wodtke returned to the meeting at 3:30 P.M. Discussion followed as to prioritizing projects, and Commissioner Bowman spoke in favor of giving Jungle Trail top priority since she believed we already have permits for an erosion control plan which would include some riprap and some planting of native vegetation materials to hold the bank. She did not believe this would use up the whole amount and felt we should also consider doing some landscaping in the Gifford Park area, which probably would fit under the regulations. Paul Palmiottto, Urban Forester, gave a presentation about possible projects, opting for beautifying 17th Street as a first priority. He noted that the DOT permits are ready to go for that project, and the cost breakdown would be about $9,400, which would leave about $12,000 for Gifford Park and other areas. His third priority was the Kiwanis-Hobart Park restroom area. Mr. Palmiotto commented that he is not saying Jungle Trail is not a worthwhile project, but he felt we could spend $200,000 to restore Jungle Trail. Discussion arose as to the fact that the 17th Street project would require maintenance, which was what the Board previously had objected to, and water would be an on-going expense. Question also arose as to whether oleanders and sod would qualify as native vegetation. Mr. Palmiotto verified that sodding is allowed under the grant, and while the grant requires that every effort should be made to use native materials, it does not say "shall." Park Superintendent Cook concurred with plans drawn up by Mr. Palmiotto for the Kiwanis-Hobart Park restroom area. 68