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MEMO TO: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION . FROM: MARY SAARION, DIRECTOR PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY DATE: DECEMBER 17, 1987 RE: GUIDELINES FOR PARK DEDICATION SPENDING I have pursued the search for a resolution regarding guidelines for use of park dedication funds. A resolution was never passed regarding use of park dedication funds. Guidelines were discussed by the Commission in 1986 under Director Anderson 's leadership. It is my opinion that park dedication funds be available for use at opportune times and should not be limited for use by a set policy. • There will probably be only two other park dedications given to the City and they may not be acquired for many years . In the meantime, Mounds View parks require upkeep and development . In the occasion of a matching grant opportunity or an emergency need or "good buy" for park facilities , park dedication funds should be available for use. • It is my opinion that a priority of total park development should be achieved before great monies are set aside for a savings program. The goal for the provision of City parks is for the leisure recreational use by residents. If facilities are not available to the residents for use of the parks , the parks will remain unused. Therefore , it is a goal to provide park recreational facilities to facilitate maximum usage by residents. Once this is accomplished, a savings program should be prioritized to ensure the future repair and maintenance of the parks and park facilities . Therefore, I suggest that the Commission discuss guidelines rather than policy for use of park dedication funds. These guidelines should be loose enough to provide funds for individual situations and should emphasize the goal for total development of recreational facilities in the parks. MS/sl •