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• Introduction Athletic facilities (ball fields, gymnasiums, etc.) for public recreation are a fundamental service provided in a cooperative manner by local government and school districts. Concerns have been raised by many citizens within the Mounds View School District area(primarily Arden Hills, Mounds View,New Brighton, and Shoreview ) that the supply and availability of certain athletic facilities is inadequate. City and School District staff wanted to determine the adequacy of the facilities and what actions are needed if inadequacies exist. This study follows the preparation of April, 1997 District 621 Facility Analysis by Wold Architects. That study examined school facilities including school athletic facilities, but the adequacy of athletic facilities was limited to meeting school physical education and school competitive sports needs. That study recommended a number of athletic facility improvements and additions. This study builds upon the Wold study by examining broader school needs (including intramural and community education) and community recreation needs and city facilities. • This study is designed to answer the following question: Are athletic facilities located within the Mounds View School District adequate to meet current and future community and school needs? The study components are: 1. An inventory of existing public athletic facilities (city and school fields, gyms, pools etc.) within Mounds View School District boundaries (Cities of Arden Dills, Mounds View, New Brighton, and Shoreview and portions of North Oaks, Roseville and Vadnais Heights). See study area map - Figure 1. 2. An evaluation of the existing and future use of these facilities. 3. An analysis of the adequacy of athletic facilities to meet future needs. 4. Recommendations regarding facility management, expansion and additions to meet the forecast demand. • 2