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October 17, 1974
The Public Works Committee proposes the following policy statement
with respect to parks in the village.
The Village of Cayuga Heights is endowed with a number of Village-
owned open areas ranging from small wide places in road rights -of -way
to Sunset Park. Also the Village enjoys the esthetic advantages of the
lawns and woods, tended flower beds and wild places of its villagers.
The Village -owned spaces are now maintained in a manner such that they
do not detract from the neighboring private land. However, the Board
notes with approval that when villagers join together to improve these
spaces, particularly when youth are involved, that an important intan-
gible value is added by the shared experience. Therefore, it is the
policy of this Board to encourage volu�nnttar�y,,neighborhood improvement
of these public spaces. ,!'�p/�1 � VAOfi`' � '
In its annual budget the Board will consider a fund for parks,
beautification and tree management.
The Mayor should appoint an advisory committee to recommend directly
to the Board or through a committee of the board, as the Mayor may deter-
mine, on the proper expenditure of these funds. Likewise, it also should
advise on plans to be carried out by Village volunteers, including ade-
quately supervised youth groups. Under guidelines approved by the Board
which give.due consideration to liability and other relevant matters, the
advisory committee may assist in the implementation of such plans. The
advisory committee would be expected to seek the counsel of those neigh-
boring these public spaces and other villagers with special talents and
interests.
The Public Works Committee noted that two topics are ready for con-
sideration.by this advisory committee. first, what follow -up is called
for to the very successful, recent voluntary neighborhood improvements
to Sunset Park. In particular, what is a long -term solution to the foot
trail and erosion problem on the steep slope? Second, if the costs of
the present tree removal work were to decline enough to allow it, or in
any case, where might tree plantings or other improvements be made?