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Councilmember Bryant gave a brief summary of the Community Site Visit prepared by Legacy Consulting. Mr. Bryant said a few of the suggestions were to conduct a formal needs assessment, develop a strategic budget and plan for each city department, hire a staff grant writer and develop an aggressive economic development plan. The report also encouraged the city to take advantage of our rich heritage and beautiful surroundings. C) MR.GREG MOHLKE REGARDING THE CRITERIA FOR PARKS LAND SELECTION FOR THE PROPOSED PARKS INPROVEMENTS Mr. Greg Mohlke addressed the council regarding the criteria for the selection of the land for the proposed parks improvements. Mr. Mohlke said some of the criteria to be considered will be the close proximity to city utilities,the City limits of Batesville, and to a state highway. The acreage must be contiguous properties that add up to 160 acres or more or a single piece of property must be above 100 acres. Landowners should include, if possible, land descriptions and maps of the proposed area and the price of the land. Offers should be mailed or delivered to City Hall by the end of June. D) CONSIDER A RECREATION PROPOSAL ORDINANCE Mr. Paul Phillips with Crews &Associates and Mr. Gordon Wilbourn with Kutak Rock Law firm addressed the council regarding a proposed ordinance to call and set a date for a special election on the question of levying a temporary 1%sales and use tax for the purpose of paying the bond debt service associated with a proposed community center and parks facilities and a permanent%%sales and use tax for the operation and maintenance and improvements of the community center facilities and parks facilities. Mr. Phillips explained how holding an election and buying the Build America Bonds before December 31, 2010 will save the taxpayers approximately$17,800,000.00 in interest. Councilmember Shetron introduced the ordinance and Mr. Wilbourn read the ordinance in full. Mayor Elumbaugh