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r-� to meet with the owner, negotiate financing options, and get an appraisal. B. Friends of the Parks Update: -Joe Schmidt reported that the mayor attended the last meeting and appointments were made: Martha Walmsley, president; Georgia Herrick, vice president; John Bergeson, secretary; Joe Schmidt, treasurer. Board members are Jackie Farm, Mark Urich, Marty Asleson, Dianne Jenson,Dave Duris,and Bill Frogner.The meetings were changed to the third Tuesday of the month. Officers will work on a preliminary budget and mission statement. Mr. Asleson said the non-profit status was approved by the IRS, and the Minnesota Waterfowl Association donated 10 woodduck houses. Five will go to Wargo Nature Center and five to Rice Lake Elementary School. C. Recreation Report and Committee Update: The Recreation Focus Committee met March 8. Brian Bourassa will be liaison Committee. The committee discussed defining the purpose of a survey of residents. Mr. Asleson said he included a newspaper article regarding Woodbury in Park Board packets to consider.Opportunities,involvement,flexibility,community empowerment, etc, are issues that need to be brought together into a purpose statement. Mr. Asleson added that program needs are offset by facility needs. D. Other Updates: 1 . Barry Bernstein said the new Spring/Summer recreation brochure was the best one to date. Mr. Schmidt asked if the City should consider nonresident fees because some programs are becoming crowded. Mr. Bernstein stated he was seeking additional space for next year and needed to address whether someone who works in the city is considered a resident. 2. Earth Day is planned for May 7 in conjunction with Arbor Day, which will be celebrated at two local elementary schools. Becky Dvorak said she was working on Earth Day, which will be held at Wargo Nature Center. 3. Mr. Asleson said new programs, including adaptive aquatic exercise, were added this spring. Ms. Dvorak is working on compliance with ADA and to create a program for people with disabilities. She is also working on a Stay at Home Mom program, but needs a local volunteer to start it. 4. Mr. Bernstein told the board that summer Performances in the Park will all be held at Sunrise Park because it has the best facilities. Temporary platforms for performers will be installed. 5. Mr. Bernstein explained he was planning a safety camp, which will include demonstrations from the fire and police, parks and recreation, NSP and the sheriff's department.