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July 23, 1998 Page 3 Referencing the Kimber park site: Lorin Wainwood, Newbury Park, thanked the Board for the opportunity to speak, and said that the community needs and deserves a park, the number of families in the area with children have increased, and the children need a safe place to play. Tim Trotman, Newbury Park, asked for clarification of a recent article in the L.A. Times, regarding park development costs, and he thanked the Board for approval of funds for development of the Master Pian and for upgrading the site's priority. Sorensen explained that $100,000 to $150,000 per acre is typically used for estimating park development costs, a topographical survey of the site has been ordered, and the District Master Plan, a public document, provides park zone information and is available upon request. In response to Gillette's inquiry, Sorensen said that $5,000 was appropriated for Master Plan development, site priority was upgraded to B, he anticipates that the Master Plan will be completed by April, and a phased development of the site will be considered. Trotman said that interested citizens plan to solicit funds based upon a site plan, and a simple grass field and play area would be acceptable. Berger clarified that the $100,000 to $150,000 per acre figure is a standardized, accepted projection for park development costs in southern California. Lange closed the public hearing. Ward commended the administrators and staff for their budgetary efforts, that recognize the District's mission, financial constraints, and concerns for service to the community. He identified the two recommendations before the Board, and said the budget is a 3.4 percent increase over the 1997-98 budget, it is proposed that one new full-time position be added, and he stated his recommendation to adopt the District budget and the COSCA budget as well. In response to Holt's inquiry, Ward explained that final reconciliation at fiscal year-end ensures that the District and City share equally in COSCA expenditures. Holt expressed appreciation for staffs budgetary efforts. Gillette said that periodic work study sessions involving members of the Board and City Council are appropriate to clarify and discuss joint projects. Jacobsen stated that such study sessions could be used to discuss the need for a revenue generating facility to fund COSCA expenditures.