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will link up in the future. He anticipated there will be some budget recommendations for that purpose. RECREATION PROGRAM Commissioner Bird advised that he has briefed the new County Administrator regarding the history of our Recreation Programs and his belief that Recreation Director Pat Callahan is leading us in the right direction in trying to provide recreational opportunities in areas where we have not had them before by utilizing the school sites and facilities. He felt everything we are doing towards that end, plus the renovation of the old Jail, are definitely steps in the right direction as we move towards more cooperation and consolidation in our recreation. Recreation Director Callahan confirmed we are moving into South County with recreation programs for the first time. They will start at Highlands Elementary School and at Thompson Elementary with an after school program. They will be using school teachers and aides, and everyone is real excited about this. The Schools are helping in the funding. Commissioner Bird reported that the county took a major step Tuesday towards providing additional recreation opportunities in the South County by agreeing to purchase an 80 acre piece of property at the corner of Oslo Road and 20th Avenue, and advised that we do have a master plan already designed for a large regional park there. Commissioner Bird noted that at budgettime when we agreed to fund an additional request from the City for Recreation, we asked for Mrs. Callahan to have an expanded role in County Recreation, and everyone agreed on that. He believed that was done with the thought that we would start moving in that direction and possibly at some point we would need something more in writing and possibly a little more formal interlocal agreement. Now that we have a new Administrator, Commissioner Bird hoped that we can get back on track and reach a more formal agreement. He knew the 9 FEB 1 6 989 RooKr F' ,E 157