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3 30 <br /> Chair Crowther mentioned that the issue of a gymnasium at Southern Village is an <br /> example of a breakdown in communication. <br /> Commissioner Gordon mentioned that the request for this gymnasium was received by <br /> the Commissioners on February 18 and was discussed at their March 5th meeting. She <br /> indicated that a copy of that section of the minutes would be distributed to all elected <br /> officials. <br /> Councilmember Andresen suggested a coordinated and cooperative approach to <br /> recreational planning for the county as a whole. <br /> County Manager Link mentioned that the first draft of a document entitled "Cooperative <br /> Recreational Planning would soon be distributed to each unit of government for their <br /> review and comments. <br /> UPDATE ON SOLID WASTE ISSUES: Chair Crowther indicated that the current draft <br /> of the "Interlocal Agreement Concerning Solid Waste Management Matters" would be <br /> reviewed and discussed. <br /> Mayor Nelson commented that he would suggest using one-third of the Greene <br /> Tract as a park and another third for housing, preferably low income. The final portion <br /> of the tract would be sold with the proceeds being put into a trust. <br /> Alderman Anderson asked about the possibility that a school would be built on <br /> this land. Mayor Nelson replied that there has been no communication from the school <br /> system indicating that they would like to have that land for a school site. <br /> Councilmember Brown requested that the preservation of this tract of land be <br /> fully considered. She felt that the people of Chapel Hill have indicated a strong <br /> preference for preserving open space. Mayor Nelson suggested that one option to <br /> consider could be selling the land to the Nature Conservancy. <br /> Alderman Zaffron asked if there were suggestions regarding the money that <br /> would be generated which would go into the general Landfill fund. Also, how would the <br /> remaining land be governed. <br /> Alderman Hank Anderson mentioned that the recreation study has shown a need <br /> for a district park of at least 100 acres. This would be a very good location for such a <br /> park. <br /> Mayor Waldorf mentioned that this tract could be set aside for a school/park <br /> facility with the final decision being made at some future time. <br /> Commissioner Gordon agreed. However, she pointed out that the land is an <br /> asset of the landfill and she felt that there had been agreement that the revenues from <br /> this land would be used to offset the cost of the landfill. <br />