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©En OF • OOB3 (� ��p Phone: (612) 784-3055 U E VV Fax: (612) 784-3462 "Quite Simply the Best" July 8, 1994 Dear Resident: ' The City of Mounds View is contemplating the acquisition and development of two parcels of land located at Woodale Drive and Pleasant View Drive. There is a grant called the Outdoor Recreation Grant which offers 50 percent of the cost of park acquisition and development projects. I am in the process of preparing a grant for the purchase of the land and development, which would be phased in a three year timespan. Park development ideas include a small multi- purpose ballfield for softball/t-ball, soccer and flag football activities. In addition, a large multi- age playground structure which is accessible and swing set would be included in the project. A paved parking lot, (40 car stalls) would accommodate the park activities. This paved parking lot would also serve as a hard court play area with small basketball court, four square and areas for hopscotch and other chalk games. A small park building would be included to accommodate• neighborhood activities and possibly programs such as summer playgrounds, afterschool activities, scout meetings, etc. Park amenities would include a landscaped park sign, signs for rules and regulations, benches, picnic table, grill and trash receptacles. A drinking fountain would also be installed. The enclosed map provides an idea of one possible park layout. The grant would include grading the area and site preparation. Because this section of the community lacks accessible park facilities, it has been the intention of the Parks and Recreation Commission to pursue the development of a park site in this general location. Park areas offer a focal point for the neighborhood and provides a place for children to play. This park would be classified as a neighborhood park because of its small size and therefore tends to have a priority of serving the children of the immediate neighborhood. The grant proposal will be approximately $200,000 over a three year timespan -- with a 50 percent match -- which brings the city's total share to $100,000 or $50,000 in 1995, $25,000 in 1996 and $25,000 in 1997. Again, a grant is being submitted for the acquisition and development of a park. It is always hopeful, but never certain that the grant will be awarded. Please attend the public hearing regarding this project which will be held on Monday,July 25, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Your ideas and feedback will be greatly appreciated. For additional information, please call me at 784-0618. • Sincerely, Mary �fi,Saari Director I- PRINTED Arks, Recreation and FQr st � I,J 24o1 mighway 10 • Mounds View, MN 55112-1499 ti JO°.recyeea oaoer Equal Opportunity Employer