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Park and Recreation Commission Minutes <br /> September 1 , 1983 <br /> Page two <br /> ILMEMBER' S 1111 <br /> COUNC <br /> REPORT (CONT' D) Council to establish more money for park <br /> priorities , especially for new equipment and tot <br /> lots in the local neighborhood parks. <br /> Commissioner Silvis indicated to his fellow <br /> commissioners that possibly some type of <br /> lobbying or discussion at the City Council <br /> meetings might be necessary to let the Council <br /> know how important park priorities are within <br /> the City. <br /> Park and Recreation Director Anderson indicated <br /> that the City Council had been very supportive <br /> of park projects and felt that the Park <br /> Commission should be appreciative of the <br /> dollars that had been prioritized , given the <br /> extremely tight fiscal condition the City is in. <br /> AQUATIC COORDINATOR Staff introduced Maureen Thielen as the new <br /> POSITION Aquatics Director hired formally by the City <br /> Council on August 22 , 1983 . Ms. Thielen <br /> provided a brief update on her past background <br /> and experiences as well as indicating some key <br /> projects that she will be involved in during the 4111 <br /> coming months . Staff further stated that <br /> Lakeside Beach was formally closed on August 28 <br /> after a successful summmer with only one minor <br /> accident. In addition , it was stated that <br /> Playground , Inc . had been formally dissolved <br /> with a quit claim deed; with the Cities of <br /> Spring Lake Park and Mounds View joint owners of <br /> the Lakeside Park property . The fall swimming <br /> program was also highlighted by staff with <br /> copies of the schedule distributed to each of <br /> the Commissioners. <br /> SILVER VIEW PARK Staff outlined the process for the 1983 PRAD <br /> GRANT Grant and highlighted the construction that <br /> included tree planting, trail development and <br /> rest areas. In addition, staff stated that an <br /> application had been submitted for a 1984 <br /> L.A.W.C .O.N. grant which included construction <br /> of four lit tennis courts , paving of the parking <br /> lot and construction of bollard and chains <br /> around the existing parking lot. <br /> • <br />