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266 December 9, 1975 future school site are still valid. A recheck of the enrollment figures in Zone II, of which Cavalier Manor is a part, shows a decline in enrollment since 1970-71 in both the black and white enrollment for schools in this zone. The projections which have been presented previously indicate that there is space for approximately 400 students in Zone II at the present time, and projections through 1980 indicate that at least 400 spaces will still be available based on the current trend in enrollment. This enrollment drop has taken place even though there has been construction over the last 5 years of approximately 100 units per year. The Superintendent of Schools has advised that another plant and site in Cavalier Manor is not justified at this time. However, the current plans which were · n the Ca ital Im rovement Pro ram will be addressed from the standpoint of need outlined ' p P g ......... and the rehabilitation of older classrooms and additions, ~f necessary, to ex~st~ng ~aclllt~e~. The funds currently earmarked in the 197S-80 Capital Improvement Program designated Construc- tion in Zone II (~Cavalier ~nor-Hodges Manor)" should be utilized for the additions, renova~ ting and upgrading of current facilities rather than the purchase of additional land and proposed construction of any school in the face of declining enrollments. Since it appears that the 11 acres will not be needed for a school site, then we must look at the alternative of purchasing the land for open space/future recreational use. The most logical approach would be the feasibility of purchasing the 8.S acre site which is centrally located and from an operational standpoint could be coordinated with the existin recreational facilities that now exist in Cavalier Manor. The map which outlines the 8.S- acre tract shows its close proximity to the current recreation center, with a proposed addition and its relationship to the Cavalier Manor and Waters Junior High recreational areas. In my opinion, should additional land be purchased in Cavalier Manor for recreational purposes, this site would be better located from an operational standpoint as well as access by the residents of the community. It would be my recommendation that the cwo parcels of land in question be referred to the Parks and Recreation Commission for their review and recommendations on the following: (1)Does ~he$Ca~al±~r;~mo~ s~ion-r~qu.i~e~additional open space for recreation? (2) If so, would the ll-acre site or the 8-1/2 acre site be better located and suited for recreational development? (4) Taking into account the open space that now exists at Lake View Elementary, Cavalier.,Manor Elementary, and Waters Junior High, what proposed use would be made of additional land for recreational purposes? What are the current plans of the Parks and Recreation Commission the public land currently owned by the City in the Cavalier Manor section? for The Parks and Recreation Commission has recently concluded public hearings throughout the City on recreational needs for the various neighborhoods within our City. Based on the input that was received at the public hearings, it would appear that the information required to answer the above questions should have already been received as input from the neighborhood. There is a request on tonight's agenda for funding of various recreational programs in Cavalier Manor as well as an approved community development expenditure for the renovation of the recreational center and the addition of a gymnasium. Since the owner has indicated that the two tracts City for a period of 90 days, I feel that the answers be received prior to making any recommendation on the recreational purposes in the Cavalier Manor section. of land will be available to the to the questions outlined above must purchase of any additional land for The Parks and Recreation Commission meetings are all open to the public and the Cavalier Manor Civic League should be advised as to the progress of the proposal and advised of the date when it will be presented to the Commission. Also, upon receipt of a recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Commission, my office will advise Cavalier Manor Civic League of the date the proposal will be presented to the City Council." Motion of Mr. Holley and seconded by Mr. Early, to be referred to the Parks and Recreatio~ Commission. Substitute motion of Mr. Elliott and seconded by Mr. Holley, that q~tion~#2 of City Manager's report the word "or" be deleted and "and" be ir~erted, ~as-g'ef~Ate~ the followin vote: ~.~ ~ Ayes: Elliott, Holley Nays: Barnes, Early, Oast, Wentz Motion of Mr. Elliott and seconded by Mr. Barnes, report of the City Manager to be re- ferred to the Pa r.ks.~ and Recreation Commission for their review and recommendations in ac- cordance with the four questions asked; report from Parks and Recreation Commission be furnished the City Manager during the week of January 19, 1976, was adopted by unanimous ~ote 75-445 - "Letter from Commonwealth of Virginia, Health Department, dated November S, 1975 concerning the Purple Martins along with additional information forwarded." Motion of Mr. Holley and seconded by Mr. Barnes, that a copy of the a~ove letter be forwarded to Mr. H. L. Walker, and report to be received as information, was adopted by unanimous vote.