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Staff contacted Deb Behles to discuss the donation that was made in 2015 to the Little Canada <br />Parks and Recreation Department. The conversation went very well and Deb Behles believed <br />that extending the scholarship funds to all Little Canada families and individuals in need of <br />assistance to participate in a program fit within the spirit of the donation and stated she supported <br />changing the requirements from youth-only to anyone in Little Canada in need. <br />Staff continues to explore options for keeping program fees affordable with the addition of local <br />partners and sponsors to reduce program and activity costs. Those efforts will continue and staff <br />will look at the possibility of accepting donations at community events that could go toward <br />program scholarship funds. Staff always welcomes donations that can enhance programs, <br />activities, and facilities and will continue to explore those alternate avenues of revenue. <br />STAFF RECOMMENDATION <br />Staff recommends the Parks and Recreation Commission support updating the David Behles <br />Scholarship to include financial support for all Little Canada families who submit for financial <br />assistance in Little Canada Parks and Recreation programs or activities. <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />ď‚·Deb Behles email approval