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City of Mounds View Staff Report <br /> February 27, 1997 <br /> Page 2 <br /> 111 discussion because it was immediately recommended that the gymnasium be full <br /> size. Task Force members relayed their experiences of using the small modified <br /> gyms of the elementary schools and the restrictions that the smaller gyms pose. <br /> The opportunities for using a full size gym are much greater and like the addition <br /> of the dividing doors in the banquet room, this is seen as a cost effective because <br /> of the extended opportunities for use and multi-use function that the large gym <br /> offers. Padding on the ends of the gym, under the baskets is also recommended as <br /> a safety feature. <br /> 6. Designate a Lounge room versus a Senior's room so that it is more multi- <br /> purpose- even though it is presumed to be used by seniors during the day, teens <br /> in the afternoons and adults in the evenings. The room could be a place to read <br /> the paper or books, to visit, work a crossword or puzzle, to use a computer and <br /> exchange books. Because this is an interest of all ages, it is thought that it should <br /> not be identified for only seniors, but all folks. <br /> 7. County Office Space: The Task Force asked whether or not there needs to be <br /> space identified for the County -what services would need office space - or if <br /> other shared spaces would do - in the instance of Fare For All and immunizations. <br /> • If that is such a case, the Task Force recommends the elimination of the two small <br /> offices and instead enlarge the lounge space. <br /> 8. Gymnasium Use: The Task Force would like the City to negotiate as much prime <br /> time as possible for community use of the gymnasium. It is assumed that youth <br /> athletic groups, after-school use and adult recreation leagues will use the <br /> gymnasium on a regular basis with the addition of special events, sporting activities <br /> and programs and open gyms as other uses. Prime usage times will be 3-8pm M, <br /> T, and Th and l0am-3pm on Saturdays and 1-6pm on Sundays. Any additional <br /> times attached to the front or backend of these times would be popular use times. <br /> These are specific recommendations of the Task Force. Regarding the advisory election, the Task <br /> Force recommends that the Council formulate this option describing the project as has been <br /> reviewed by the Task Force. <br /> • <br />