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3-•RE -3- 1111 REENFIELD ENFIELD PARK GRANT Staff reviewed a memorandum indicating that the City had received a grant in the amount of $175 ,000 . 00 which needed to be matched by the City of Mounds View on a 50o basis or $87 , 500 .00 . Staff reviewed a number of op- tions as to how the 50% match could be fund- ed; including Storm Water Management Fund , interest from Special Projects Fund , and cap- ital reserves. As no formal action was required on this issue , the Commission accep- ted staff' s report and directed them to pro- ceed with the final grant application . COMPOST AND RECYCLING Staff reviewed a memorandum outlining the PROGRAM composting program that was scheduled to open on October 17 and run for 4 weeks through the November 11. Staff indicated that some improvements were made to the program in 1984 including expansion of the fenced in area as well as constructing a class 5 roadway and second gate through the park site . Staff then discussed with the Commission the feasibility of expanding the composting site to include a recycling program. Staff stated III that they had contacted Recycling Unlimited regarding the placement of barrels for glass, aluminum cans and newspaper at the site , and they indicated they would be willing to do so . The Commission discussed the issue of expanding the composting site into a recyc- ling center , and felt that there were ade- quate means available for recycling within the City through the Mounds View Square and drop sites . A motion was made by Commission- er Bowman , seconded by Commissioner Silvis to forward any further review of expanding the recycling program to the City' s Energy Com- mission . Motion passed unanimously. 6 ayes, 0 nayes FALL RECREATION Staff reviewed a memorandum outlining the PROGRAM UPDATE fall recreation programs and highlighted the new programs available . As no formal action was required on this issue , the Commission accepted staff' s report as presented. •