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PARK DED. <br /> SURVEY: Director Saarion shared a survey that was conducted by Ingraham& Voss, <br /> Inc. The survey included information from 46 cities in Minnesota, most of <br /> which were metropolitan area cities but also included St. Cloud, Albert <br /> Lea, Alexandria, Austin, Brainerd, Pipestone and others. Mounds View <br /> falls within the standard Park Dedication requirements. The Commission <br /> also reviewed the updated Park Dedication Fee Ordinance. <br /> LCMR GRANTS: Director Saarion reported that grant applications have been solicited for <br /> community improvement projects that affect the environment. Two grants <br /> will be prepared, one for acquisition and development of wetland near the <br /> Community Center and one for development of recreation facilities outside <br /> of the Community Center. Grants will go to City Council at the February <br /> work session for consideration. <br /> SLIDING HILL: Director Saarion reported that two persons were injured at Silver View <br /> Park. One woman was sliding and went over a jump and injured her back. <br /> A 10 year old boy was snowboarding and went over a jump and fell on his <br /> head resulting in a concussion and brain blood clot. Both accidents <br /> involved going over jumps that children had made. Director Saarion <br /> reported that the parks crew levels jumps on a regular basis. However <br /> children make the jumps as quickly as they are leveled. Commissioners <br /> discussed the issue and concluded that it is good to continue to level the <br /> jumps when they are detected. Director Saarion will order a special sign <br /> prohibiting the making of jumps and asking users to destroy jumps if they <br /> see them. Reminders to slide safely will be printed on flyers and other <br /> material when opportunities arise. <br /> YOUTH REG.: Director Saarion requested the Commissioners to reserve Saturday, March <br /> 21 from 9:45 - 12:00 noon to help with youth athletic registration for <br /> summer sports. Commissioners' assistance is greatly appreciated. <br /> ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Stevenson made a motion seconded by Commissioner <br /> Dentz to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed unanimously. <br /> • <br />