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playground summer program. The City Council has suggested exploring various options regarding volunteer contributions for fundindg the program. Sue reported that the Council is looking at this as a pilot • program. Although they are unanimous in their support of the program, there were concerns about the fiscal aspects, resulting in the pilot program status. A new flyer will be designed, requesting registration information for emergency contact, and noting that although there is no fee required for participation, a suggested donation of X10 would help offset costs. Several commission members stated their concerns that this program may be perceived as "day care". Sue suggested expanding the program to include adult volunteers as skill mentors. Carol K. will work on a flyer for adult recruitment, which could also ask for a financial contribution. For addition fund-raising, Carol H. suggested a donation bucket during the ice cream social. The prices for the pop or juice vending machines could be raised, with a sign posted stating the profits go to support park programs. A task force including Sue, Morris, Carol H. and Carol K. will meet to discuss and flesh out an approach to the programming, volunteer recruitment and donation gathering. First meeting of the task force will be held on May 3, from 8-9:30 AM, at City Hall. D-3 Falcon Heights School Facility Planning: Carol H. noted that Kathy Ciernia had not received a survey, although she was one of the original planning participants. Morris reported having spoken with John Tine and Ellen Blank. Carol K. reported some of the new developments, including a notation that the current gym is smaller than the size given earlier, therefor • the new gym will have a greater enlargement over the old. The new gym plan includes using the small multi-purpose room as one station. Generally, the site-based management perogative allowed the planning committee to decide to increase classroom sizes by moving walls rather than gaining more gym space. Carol K. showed a preliminary copy of the new plan, which shows no fourth corridor, tnot enclosing the north courtyard) and the new gym built on the east side of the school. The Commission agreed that the school planning is not an issue for us to work on. Further discussion of the grounds work will be postponed until the building plans are solidified. D-4 Greening Resolution: A resolution recommending the City Council to adopt a policy encouraging "greening efforts" on city improvement projects (prepared by Morris and Jyneen) was presented, moved by Morris and seconded by Carol H. Discussion was brief, but noted the high visibility and high pollution of the Snelling-Larpenteur intersection. The resolution was passed unanimously, for submission to the City Council. Jyneen Thatcher Secretary, F. H. Parks and Recreation Commission •