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-1 -2- Security lighting was placed in Groveland Park as the result of a residents ' petition . One street light on Fairchild Avenue , a security light at the tot lot and one at the center of the activity la area now provides light during the dark hours . A resident ' s request for additional security lighting at Lambert Park precipitated the need for park security lighting guidelines . Guidelines were recently adopted. The park buildings were frequently used during the months of October, November and December. Scout groups used Groveland, Hillview and Random buildings on a regular basis . The building at Groveland was also used for company picnics, and a neighborhood garage sale . The Random building was scheduled for recreational activities including senior citizen exercise, tiny tot programs and dancing class . Community groups such as boy scouts, girl scouts and Lion ' s Club also used the building. Residents used the building for special events such as family gatherings . Additional requests for winter use include health wellness classes , youth club gathering site and tumbling for tots . The Mounds View Lion ' s Club donated funds for the purchase of supply cupboards, window treatments, stacking chairs and tables . The building is facilitated with equipment conducive to passive activity and meetings . FORESTRYAO A meeting was held November 17 with residents of homes which Silver abut View Park pond . Forester Wriskey provided information and received feedback regarding proposed plantings on park property surrounding the pond. Plant orders for both this project and other projects including the list below have been submitted for the spring and summer planting schedule . Proposed planting areas for 1988 include : - Silver View Park property surrounding the pond . - Woodcrest Park drainage ditch buffer. - City Hall Highway 10 buffer. - Greenfield Park parking lot boundaries . - Open space seedling plantings. - Landscaping around the parking lot and building at Random Park. The Forestry division also supervised the Ramsey County Compost Site at Ardan Park. Participation in the composting program was again popular. The large mounds of deposited leaves will provide garden compost for many residents . PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION The Parks and Recreation Commission began the initial steps for formulating an updated five year capital improvement plan.