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COUNCIL WORK SESSION PARK GOALS, GEORGE LINDY JANUARY 22, 1997 The Park Board and staff have prepared a list of goals for 1997. The Council was given a copy of this list and another list outlining other issues to be addressed by the Park Board. Mr. Lindy explained that each year the Park Board meets with the City Council to discuss proposals for construction of new parks, upgrading park equipment and funding of those items. He also outlined the dollar balance in the Dedicated Park Fund and how these funds are used. Construction of trails has been the highest priority for use of this fund. Mr. Lindy also noted that this fund has been nearly depleted over the past several years due to the reduction in development. This matter was brought before the Council for discussion only at this time. The Park Board will be reviewing and refining this list at their next meeting in February. Mr. Asleson will bring this item before the Council at their February 10th Mr. Lindy explained that the Friends of the Parks Foundatio received somegrant dollars to be used for programs in th ddit some p g neighborhoods have conducted fund raisers to raise one •r equipment for their neighborhood parks. These neighborhoods d to help install the equipment. Mr. Lindy noted that the City had connection with an athletic com complex could be constru Department survey w park developmen Wessel explained decided w is no longe Village. hing grant to be used in does not own land on which the t be accepted. He also noted a recent Park ch d tli'= sidents want more trails and neighborhood ld support a referendum to finance these items. Mr. the Council wanted to wait for a referendum until it was The Village would include a recreation center. A recreation center illage concept. A referendum was never considered for The A proposal for a park referendum and the need to educate the residents about the referendum was further discussed. This discussion will be continued at another work session. TRAILS GRANT, MARTY ASLESON Mr. Asleson presented a map of trails in the City and noted areas that need connecting trails. He is in the process of applying for a grant to cover the costs of some of the connecting trails. The grant application requires the approval and involvement of this community. Funding for the grant looks very positive. • Mr. Asleson outlined the requirement for matching funding by the City. He also explained that if the City is awarded a grant, it will be used to partially fund construction PAGE 3