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.^ <br />We have discussed the possibilities of a Municipal Golf Course to <br />offset costs for capital projects in the future. (Staff is still <br />working on this.) One new approach might be to form a Community <br />Foundation whereby funds could be funneled into philanthropic <br />causes. Please find enclosed the latest copy of the Giving Forum <br />from the Minnesota Council on foundations. It describes how this <br />might happen. <br />At any rate, I would like to open this up for discussion and state <br />that the small amount of money that is in the Park Dedication Fund <br />at this time will do very little to develop park land. I would <br />recommend the Park Board strongly consider the park land needs that <br />will be generated out of the Comprehensive Plan as a starting point <br />to build the framework of parks facilities. <br />We receive about $300.00 per month from the VFW at this time that <br />is earmarked for facilities. Please find enclosed a copy of a <br />letter that I have sent to them stating where the money has been <br />used in the past and where we would like to use it in the future. <br />Since we would like to have open skating using our natural ice at <br />Country Lakes Park, and wish to program summer activities here, I <br />,"ON felt that it might be appropriate to use their money here to get <br />power into the park for a temporary shelter, light the rink and <br />stub in general parking lot lighting. We also need to light Lino <br />Park and stub in service to the small shelter to this park. <br />I realize that you wish to discuss Capital Improvements/Budget <br />after the Comprehensive Park Plan is completed, but the VFW needed <br />immediate answers for auditing reasons. <br />Hopefully, this memo somewhat lays -out the issues that we are faced <br />with in Parks, Recreation and Forestry. <br />2 <br />