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"THIS IS IT" <br /> MARK THIS ONE DOWN! <br /> It is a special week for us all because it is the first week that <br /> we can remember that none of us have even a single evening meeting <br /> pertaining to City business . This is a first ! Don' t get us wrong, <br /> we aren' t complaining. Ha ha. <br /> JEFF IS DOING A GREAT JOB <br /> While Jeff has been recuperating and "on the mend" with his broken <br /> ankle and ligament pulls, he has been assisting office staff with <br /> typical Spring activigies . Thanks to Jeff our activity in the <br /> office during softball registrations has been very pleasant . <br /> Having one more person answering telephone calls and logging <br /> registrations really helps . In addition to regular customer <br /> service activities, Jeff has learned to run the mimeograph machine <br /> and we have been preparing as many of our Spring and Summer flyers <br /> and publicity as possible . Also, Jeff has packed the flyers as <br /> required for school distribution. Jeff has learned to use the <br /> computer and has logged registrations, tree orders and refunds and <br /> has been taking reservations for the MVCT production of "A SEED OF <br /> PEACE" . <br /> Hats off to Jeff for his flexibility in learning new skills and his <br /> willingness to take on new activities with vigor to order to assist <br /> the office staff . <br /> ISTEA GRANT APPLICATION <br /> I have been working diligently this week to complete a grant <br /> application for the funding of the Silver View Park bridge (to <br /> cross the storm water ditch on the trail, not the bridge over the <br /> pond) and for funding the paving of Greenfield Park trail . This <br /> new legislation offers funding for projects which enhance trails <br /> which offer opportunity for pedestrian and biyclists . This grant <br /> proposal will be presented to the City Council soon. The grant is <br /> a 206 funding from the local community. I am writing the grant in <br /> such a way that the annual Park Dedication Fee of $12 , 500 will fund <br /> our 206 share . More later. <br /> FESTIVAL IN THE PARK <br /> Sharie has been meeting with groups in the organization of the <br /> Festival in the Park. This is very late for planning a Festival <br /> celebration for this summer! July 18 is the date because that is <br /> the date that the Ramsey County Showmobile is available . Usually <br /> planning for the Festival begins a year in advance. But, Sharie is <br /> very organized and has many references for activities and people <br /> resources including an energetic group of planners including Mark <br />