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Inc. uni'ted CommunityNetwork, swu ermw*w, Pry WSM Marmm St. Cirds Pins. M SS014 January 29, 1990 Dear Community Member, For many years individuals and groups in the Centennial school district have recognized the need for alternative activities for our young people. Our schools and churches provide excellent programs for the youth who choose to be - active in athletics, music and drama, religion and other extra-curricular activities. However there are hundreds of other kids who chose not or can not be involved at this level and it is toward these youth that a teen center be established. It is to be known however that ALL teens would be using the center . We seek to provide a real alternative envirnment in order to direct teenagers away from drugs, alcohol, vandelism, crime and trouble. From the mayor and City Council, churches, civic groups, parent groups, businesses and individuals, efforts have been made to establish a teen center directed not only to the senior high students but also to the junior high students . Having obtained input from many groups and from the students themselves, we finally find ourselves in a position to act upon our goal of establishing a teen center for our Centennial area . We have formed a non-profit organization known as the United Community Network, Inc. which has adopted by-laws by community representatives . After looking at several sites in Blaine and Circle Pines, we are currently persueing a buildable site away from the school complex. It is however an empty lot owned by the City of Circle Pines located on Lake Drive and Fire Barn Road. The city is giving us consideration. The center would be run by a director and two facilitators respoonsible to a board of adults and students. Our hope is to secure funds from a state grant, foundations and the private sector that will allow us to provide a teen recreation center with games, music, dancing, concessions, cultural activities, and help aid in educational programs open to students in the community. This center would also be available to be used by the community when the center is not in use by the teens. Your support will help us provide a facility which our community has needed for a long time.