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UPDATE <br /> • MOUNDS VIEW PARKS, RECREATION & FORESTRY <br /> MARCH, 1992 <br /> 1. CDBG Grants - $158, 290. 00 was requested through Community <br /> Development Block Grants. The projects and amounts include: <br /> - $67,550. 00 for paving a portion of the Silver View <br /> Park trail, including installation of the culvert. <br /> - $54 , 000. 00 for the replacement of playground <br /> equipment at Lambert Park, accessible to persons with <br /> disabilities complying with ADA regulations. <br /> - $31,840. 00 for subsidies to persons of low income to <br /> offer the opportunity to participate in recreation <br /> programs regardless of their economic status. <br /> - $4 , 900. 00 for subsidies to persons of low income <br /> offering the opportunty for all persons to enjoy the <br /> production of the MVCT regardless of economic status. <br /> 2 . Lakeside Park beach operations include the employment of <br /> lifeguarding staff for 6 weeks, Mondays through Sundays. <br /> Staff is currently in the process of recruiting 3 seasonal <br /> lifeguards. The program will also include water equipment <br /> rentals and food concessions. Park activities will also <br /> • include picnic reservations, sand VB leagues, and softball <br /> leagues. <br /> 3 . The Trailways Advocacy Group met in March and identified a <br /> city wide bicycle route system. They prioritized routes for <br /> funding as well as offered a draft on goals and objectives. <br /> The group will meet again in April and may then proceed to <br /> present recommendations to the City Council regarding a <br /> Mounds View bicyle / trailways program. See map. <br /> 4 . RSCC - The Task Force continues to function with enthusiasm. <br /> I was unable to attend the last meeting because of another <br /> meeting which ran in conflict to the RSCC. However, after <br /> talking with Task Force members it seems that the issue of <br /> site location will continue to be the topic at the next <br /> meeting. No word to date on the bill. <br /> 5. Staff attended an ADA workshop which provided information <br /> regarding the American Disabilities Act as it pertains to <br /> recreation services and park facilities. The City of Mounds <br /> View has already adopted a resolution recommended by the <br /> Parks and Recreation Commission which establishes three <br /> Community Parks and accessible to persons with disabilities. <br /> Any improvements that are made in the parks must be <br /> accessible to those with disabilities. The three parks <br /> • designated as accessible must be inventoried to make sure <br /> that all amenities are truly accessible. Retrofitting older <br />