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<br /> Y%..ee P in 9 U P
<br /> A Publication ofiAhe Minnesota Recreation and Park Association May 1997
<br /> Policies On Priority
<br /> NOTICE Use Of Municipal
<br /> HARD HAT Continuing in our efforts to Facilities
<br /> AREA streamline and simplify our By Robert A.Lambert,Director of
<br /> activities over the summer, Parks,Recreation and Natural
<br /> please note the following Resources,City of Eden Prairie
<br /> dates: Most communities have policies on
<br /> Construction June 18 is the deadline for exclusive or private use of municipal
<br /> facilities such as park shelters,ball fields,
<br /> Season Ahead submissions to our Summer courts,etc. The majority of these policies
<br /> issue of Keeping Up. limit reservations to residents of the
<br /> Expect Delays! July 7-11 will be the community,businesses located within
<br /> distribution dates of the the city, public service clubs such as
<br /> Similar to building anew roadway,in Summer issue covering the Lions Clubs,Rotary Clubs,Boy Scouts,
<br /> Girl scouts,etc.,athletic associations
<br /> this instance a service and information months of June,Jul &August.
<br /> highway,the MRPA is under construc- y g and schools,or churches located within
<br /> (The September issue will go the community.Some of these policies
<br /> �.Expect some delays! h'
<br /> Firstly,our office is being relocated out after Labor Day.) simply allow reservation of these
<br /> from its existing site in St.Louis Park to Please be aware we will be facilities on a first come,first basis while
<br /> the Superintendent's Residence in others have established a priority use
<br /> Minneapolis.More space,more promi- moving the MRPA office location schedule.Communities that have a high
<br /> nence,great tradition,central location. this summer.We hope to accomplish demand and limited facilities are forced
<br /> Great future...But right now we're the majority ofthe move in July. to eventually develop priority use
<br /> starting to pack! We still have to move Your patience,understanding,and schedules that help to determine who
<br /> (sore backs!)and settle in! support would be most appreciated. will get use of those limited facilities.
<br /> Secondly,we are having some Many communities grant priority use
<br /> personnel changes (see separate article). of their ball fields to local athletic
<br /> We are using this opportunity to refocus ■ associations that provide youth base-
<br /> the Association's services and capabili- Membership ball,softball,soccer,and football
<br /> ties.Good for everyone in the long term! programs.
<br /> However,in the short term,we are down Renewal! Municipal Facilities Policies
<br /> to three full-time staff.Things are hectic! continued on page 4
<br /> The voice mail will be busy. Please check to make sure you have
<br /> Here are our voice mail box renewed your membership for 1997!May What's Inside
<br /> numbers: 15 is our cut off period.(Usually its April
<br /> 15,but that is"tax day"and we wanted 3 Presidents Column -
<br /> Jon Gurban..................14 to be more generous!) 3 NRPA Delegates...
<br /> Gerry Turnberg............15 4 An Anti-Stress Diet
<br /> Neglecting to renew your member-
<br /> Kathy Schol .................13 ship will cause pimples,shortness of 5 The Sustainable Landscape
<br /> General Office.............10 breath,bad breath,consecutive bad hair 6 Welcome Aboard,Randy Distadl
<br /> '~ We are convinced the changes in days,broken fingernails,warts,and 7 Spotlight On Anoka County
<br /> _,,cation and personnel will result in a mosquito infestation.Plus,you'll miss Parks and Recreation
<br /> new and improved Association.Your the Keeping Up,Directory,Resource 8 Who,What,Where.....
<br /> patience, understanding and support Center,training and educational oppor- 10 MRPA/USSSA Update
<br /> during this,difficult time would be greatly tunities and other special events. 12 MRPA'S Annual Conference A
<br /> appreciated. Make sure you are a member! Way To Make It Affordable
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