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Park Board March 2 , 1981 Page Three Mr. Arntzen felt that the committment by Mr. Glenn Rehbein in that area had not been met . This would include the final grading and seeding of th park. Mr. Volk said it was pretty well leveled off last year but the land got too wet before Mr. Rehbein completed the work. Mr. Volk felt the land would need to be reworked and then seeded. This park plan should be on the April agenda. Mr. Schumacher reported on the State Grant status . The ranking of the City's LAWCON Grant Application as presented in 1980 was discussed. Mr. Schumacher said that in 1981 there will only be State Funds available .. . The .'application submitted this year will be approximately the san. as last year except lowered to $'100,000.00. When questioned on the City 's chances of receiving favorable action of this application , Mr. Schumache said he felt there will probably be only three grants approved-at the City's funding Level. Mr. Arntzen asked how many would be submitted and Mr. Schumacher said it would probably be on the same percentage basis as last year. Mr. Scherer moved to recommend to Council that the application for State Funds be submitted for Country Lakes Park Development and in the application the Park Board had prioritizedthe items for funding as follows; 1) bath house,2) access Road,3) parking lot ,4) boat access , 5) beach and 6) landscaping. Seconded by Mr. Volk. Motion carried unanimously . The Park 5 year Capitol Improvement Plan was discussed . Each member has a copy. Mr. Volk suggested going through the plan - if there are any questions , they can be discussed at that point . There was some disucssion of the use of $4500. 00 for the development of a Tot Lot in Shenandoah. There was adjustments in the totals pointed out by Mr - Volk-the reversal of the development funds for Sunrise and Shenandoah - puttin Shenandoah in 1982 and Sunrise in 1983 - the surfacing and fencing of the tennis courts in Arena Acres plat - approximate cost $5800 . 00 for 1982 . Mr. Johnson•:asked about Country Lakes Park - there is no mention of this park in this plan. Mr. Volk felt that if a grant is received, it would be a matching fund program so there should be some funding for that park• Mr. Volk will make some revisions of the C .I.P. to show funds for development of the Country Lakes Park. It was suggested that $100 ,000 . 00 he added to the plan for this purpose . The various proposals in this plan should be prioritized, however, Mr. Schumacher said this can be presented to the Council without this phase being completed. n Mr. Johnson moved to present to the Council the Park 's 5 year C .I.P . as amended. Seconded by Mr. Scherer. Motion carried unanimously . Mr. Arntzen asked if there were any plans for any type of pavilion in any of the :Parks?