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effective to wait until development has concluded • <br /> before nature park improvements are planned. <br /> Goal #5 - The grant application for a bridge <br /> across the storm water ditch at Silver View Park <br /> was not awarded. Because the project is costly, <br /> this project is on-hold. <br /> Goal #6 - No further funding options or plans have <br /> been secured for continued paving of park paths at <br /> Greenfield and Silver View Parks. <br /> Goal #7 - Woodcrest Park skating rink was opened <br /> during the 1995 skating season. However, the <br /> program was not successful because the quality of <br /> ice is so terrible due to peaty soils that emit <br /> gases and make ice boils. Also, the park is just <br /> too isolated and too dark. <br /> Goal #8 - The possibility of partnering with the <br /> business community to coordinate use of empty <br /> retail space to be used for recreation programming <br /> opportunities until it is leased out was mentioned <br /> at the Strategic Planning Council/Staff meeting. <br /> The City Council was not receptive to this idea. • <br /> Goal #9 - A water slide at Lakeside Park continues <br /> to be researched. Fundraising ideas are still <br /> under discussion. This will be an on-going goal <br /> for 1996. <br /> Goal #10 - Groveland Park land acquisition is in <br /> process. County papers and documentation has <br /> delayed the purchasing of the property. Attorneys <br /> continue to work on finalizing the sale. <br /> The Commission commented that the successful grant <br /> awards have provided opportunity to pursue <br /> projects during a year when park capital <br /> improvement funds are scarce. A few of the goals <br /> will continue through 1996 . <br /> ARDAN PARK <br /> PLAN: Director Saarion reviewed the landscaping and <br /> improvement plans that have been suggested by <br /> Ramsey County with the Commission. The plans <br /> include paving the entrance to the compost <br /> facility, lighting, new fencing and signage. Zack <br /> Hanson must receive approval for this plan with <br /> his Commission and Board. Once approval has been • <br /> given, the plans can be presented to the City <br /> Council . <br />