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Park Board <br />October 7, 2020 <br />Page 6 <br />B. Birch Park – Girl Scouts Kindness Mail Box <br /> <br />Rick DeGardner, Director of Public Services, presented the staff report. The Girl <br />th <br />Scout Troop 56277, a group of 6 graders from Centennial Middle School, recently <br />contacted city staff to request constructing and installing a Kindness Mail Box at <br />Birch Park. This project was part of their Bronze Award project. A Kindness <br />Mailbox is similar to the Little Free Library concept that you have seen over the last <br />couple of years where people can take or add things to brighten someone’s day. <br />Items such as cards, sayings, painted rocks, etc. can be found in those mailboxes. It is <br />about a 24” W x 19” H x 13” D and is made from solid pine and aspen. The roof and <br />shingles are pretty durable. They are made of plywood. The mailbox will be <br />mounted to a 4x4 stained, treated post. One of the troop members will be assigned to <br />monitor the mailbox monthly to fill it up with kindness knick-knacks and repairs, if <br />needed. It will be located near the open air shelter at Birch Park. <br /> <br />Mr. Jensen stated the Kindness Mailbox is a wonderful idea, but he expressed <br />concern of possible vandalism. <br /> <br />Mr. Gooder said, by allowing this project, the Park Board is welcoming the Girls <br />Scouts to the City and encouraging them on their various projects. He stated the <br />Kindness Mailbox may also benefit the community. He further explained, by <br />allowing this project, it enhances the board’s connection with the community, it lets <br />them know the parks are theirs, and they can approach the board anytime if they have <br />alternative ideas to enhance the parks’ experience. <br /> <br />8. NEW BUSINESS <br /> <br /> There were no comments made regarding new business. <br /> <br />9. OLD BUSINESS <br /> <br /> There were no comments made regarding old business. <br /> <br />10. NEXT SCHEDULED PARK BOARD MEETING <br /> <br />Wednesday, November 4, 2020 <br /> <br />11. ADJOURNMENT <br /> <br />Mr. Gooder made a MOTION to adjourn to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m. Motion was <br />supported by Mr. Nordlund. Motion carried 6 - 0. <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Janele Waterman, Community Development Administrative Assistant <br />APPROVED MINUTES <br /> <br />