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to S 100/year/child. Shoreview is still developing a policy. Mounds View's program is for residents only, they have to demonstrate need, is supported by the local Lion's club, the participant is asked to pay what they can afford, and is limited to 1 scholarship/child/season. Little Canada's program is open to anyone, no proof of need is required, the Recreation Associations pay (for each sport or program), and the individual is asked to pay what they can afford. Arden Hills' program is for residents only, no proof of need is required, the money comes from the operating budget and pays 50% of the fee only, with no other limits. After some discussion the following was agreed upon. We won't specify residency (wait and see if the system is abused), especially if civic groups help foot the bill and Lauderdale children have no city program and use ours a lot. No proof of need will be required, we will attempt to get the funds from civic groups. It was also suggested that the solicitation be put in the city newsletter and a line requesting donations for scholarships be included on the form that participants use to sign up for the programs. The items pertaining to financial need should be removed from the application form. No limit on requests was set. We will review these guidelines after the summer season. 7. Cleveland Avenue Construction The project is now set to begin after Labor Day, so the street will be open for the state fair time. The current plans show enlargement of the pond in the NW corner and the addition of a pond in the SW corner. Carol K and the city engineer will work to keeping this pond natural looking in shape and the paths around it also natural looking. The path is outside the "100 year storm line" for that corner of the park. It will have a gradual slope to it. The path for the trail replacement within the construction limits runs east and west of the new pond site. Approximately 1 /3 of the trail will be replaced due to construction damage. The path will be 4- 5feet wide and meet ADA requirements for handicapped accessibility, with proper sloping and ditches along side the trail. Carol K got information from Prairie Restoration Inc. This will be part of the construction project package, and includes the whole west side of the park and the whole south side. Carol K will determine how much of this area is within construction limits. sue Hoyt is trying to get the county to include the rest of the prairie restoration of the park in the construction project, since it represents just a small part of the total cost of the project (which is over one million dollars). Carol K thought that the trees along the west side could be transplanted. This plantings would probably wait until spring. Carol K will meet with representatives of the DNR and the county this week. She hopes Jyneen will be able to look over the plans. She will also compare the plans from the county with the proposal from Prairie Restoration Inc. 8. Curtiss Field Update Dave indicated that the park and new play equipment is getting heavy use and that everyone loves it. He indicated that there is a dog problem down there. Carol K said she is working on signage to include "No dogs, no alcohol and the park hours". New signage for the Community Park will also be prepared. Dave indicated that there was some exposed copper gas line, which should be enclosed. Carol K said she would look into it. It was suggested that NSP be contacted, since it is a hazard. Also Dave said children are climbing over the fence near the play equipment and getting into the holding pond area. This will be looked into at a later date. 5. As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 pm Resp~ectnfully submitted, '.inda McLoon, Secretary