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• <br />Park Board Meeting - July 30, 2001 <br />Minutes <br />surveying, a trail, gazebo, playground, basketball, and sand <br />volleyball. Site amenities such as fencing, benches, and signage <br />will also be included. 183 grant applications were submitted to <br />the DNR Outdoor Recreation Grant program. 32 projects were <br />funded. Only three projects received a larger grant award than <br />$125,000. <br />Staff has recently submitted an Environmental Assessment <br />Statement (EAS) that details whether any natural resources are <br />present on the property and assess the impact of developing <br />Clearwater Creek Park. The City will be evaluated to insure it <br />complies with the DNR financial management guaranteeing that the <br />property will be maintained for outdoor recreational purposes <br />consistent with the approved plan agreement. <br />Assuming review of the EAS progresses smoo , staff hopes to <br />begin grading activity and install the tr_'se this fall. <br />The Outdoor Recreation Grant is a match' g rant meaning the City <br />must commit $125,000 for development arwater Creek Park. <br />This can consist of funds from the al Fund, Park Dedication <br />Fund, or future bond referendum. c::4101)]. <br />• Acting Chair Taschuk inquired <br />Rick stated the time period is <br />e time period of the grant. <br />e years. <br />Acting Chair Taschuk congra ``'d Rick and City staff for their <br />efforts in obtaining the <br />Bill asked if the Ci is p uded from using the matching grant <br />money for items such ig tion. Rick advised the City can <br />not use the matching g ant money for items such as irrigation. <br />Paul inquired about the deed restrictions. Rick stated the city <br />must commit to always using the land for a neighborhood park. <br />Paul asked if the Council will be matching the grant money. Rick <br />stated the Council has committed to matching the grant. The <br />matching dollars will be discussed at the first budget work <br />session and Council will have to determine where the dollars will <br />come from. <br />Michael asked if this issue will be in the fall newsletter. Rick <br />stated information and a copy of the master plan will be included <br />in the City newsletter. <br />• REVIEW GIRL SCOUT SERVICE AWARD PROJECT: <br />Rick advised Ashley Grundtner, Lisa Hatlestad, and Esther Neu <br />3 <br />