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event. The conclusion among Commission members was that the Recreation Supervisor would continue the primary planning and if Commissioners had • ides they would bring them up at a monthly meeting or call a meeting to do so. Long then asked the commission members if a January meeting was then necessary and at what time is good for everyone. Hoag suggested the Commission meet in January to discuss the Dead of Winter Event and continue the discussion of 2006 goals. Hoag then asked for meeting times that work for Commission members, 6:30 p.m. was the happy medium found between members, based on family and work schedules. 6. Recommendation to transfer funds from Falcon Heights friends of the Parks Fund to recreation Scholarship account: Anderson reported that $ 460.00 in scholarships was given to 25 families this past summer. To date there has been $152.00 in donations received this year. This does not cover the amount given out in scholarships. Anderson asked Park Commission members to make a recommendation to City Council to transfer $284.00 from the Friends of the Parks Fund to the Scholarship account. Harris then asked how much is currently in the Friends of the Park Fund, and if this transfer would deplete it. Anderson reported that there is currently over $2,000 in the account so this transfer would not affect the account. Hoag explained that this is a subject we hope to take a closer look at during future meetings. The history behind it, the way it's organized and how we can market it to make the public aware of it. Ozasky asked what exactly • the mission of the fund or what is it used for. Hoag explained that from the research he has done ~ is a charitable opportunity for people to donate money to help with capital improvements in our parks and also used for scholarships for someone with lower income or who could not otherwise participate in a recreation.program. Long asked for a motion to recommend a transfer of $284.00 from the Falcon Heigh#s Friends of the Park Fund to the Scholarship Fund to the City Council. Dolan motioned the transfer and Kuhens seconded the motion 7. 2006 Goals: Below is the goals discussed (in no particular order) - Falcon Heights Friends of the Park Fund- Review the mission of the fund, how it works, marketing, and how to broaden it. Incorporating it into city events, involving local businesses and figuring out a way to get money in and how it will be spent. - Scholarship Program- Review how it currently works, clarify and set guidelines or standards that may be needed to regulate the amount of scholarships that are given out. Research how other cities handle scholarships and determine what is best for Falcon Heights' residents. - Start process of updating the Park and Recreation Comprehensive Plan.