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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />7. Unfinished Business: <br /> <br />Developing a Volunteer Coach of the Year award and naming it after Patrick “Homer” Holmes. The YMCA was to check on other Coach of the Year Awards and criteria. Staff has submitted <br /> criteria for Mounds View Citizen of the year. The Commission made a motion to direct staff to assemble a plaque recognizing Patrick Holmes and his dedication to the Mounds View community <br /> by coaching youth through our Park and Recreation/ YMCA programs. Staff would like the Commission to review and discuss the wording on the plaque and to determine when it should be <br /> presented. Staff is looking for direction as to when it should be presented: either as soon as it is available, or at the next Town Hall meeting along with other Citizen awards - scheduled <br /> for April 2008. <br /> <br />Policy/program for memorials within City Parks. The Commission will develop and consider a written program/paragraph establishing criteria and process for residents wishing to commemorate <br /> a memorial for former residents. Such a memorial may include planting a tree, dedicating a bench, etc. <br /> <br />The Mounds View Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission recommends the following policy for residents wishing to place memorials in city parks: <br />Resident(s) will be allowed to request any city park for their memorial, to be approved by the Commission. <br />Resident(s) will agree to pay for the cost of proposed memorial and installation. <br />Resident(s) will work with city staff to purchase a product similar to existing park equipment so it will compliment or enhance existing park aesthetics. <br />If a tree is requested, resident(s) will work with the city forester to purchase a tree of desirable type for preferred park location. <br />Resident(s) will pay for a plaque, if desired, to attach on or near the memorial. <br />The Mounds View Parks Department will provide for general upkeep of the memorial, as it fits with any regular park maintenance. <br />The City of Mounds View will not pay to replace any memorial that is damaged beyond repair by vandalism or weather-related incidents. However, the resident(s) will be notified if such <br /> an incident occurs. <br />The Mounds View Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission will make every effort to work with resident(s) to honor the memorial request and make a recommendation to the Mounds View <br /> City Council for final approval. <br /> <br />Reward system for Park Watch Program – the Commission has directed staff to discuss this proposal with Finance Director to determine funding sources. The Finance Director has indicated <br /> that cities can only fund rewards for felony crimes. Given that vandalism does not typically rise to that level, City funds cannot be used for such a program. However, individual citizens <br /> could start a crime stoppers fund that could pay out rewards. <br /> <br />Lakeside Lions Park Playground Improvement Project – The Lakeside Lions Park Improvement Committee met on June 20, 2007. One of the issues discussed was Lakeside Lions Park Playground <br /> Improvement Project. The playground equipment is planned to be replaced. Plans have been created along with a cost estimate of $90,000. This project proposal was included in the June <br /> 28, 2007 Commission reports/updates. The Lions have donated $50,000 towards this project. The Spring Lake Park Parks and Recreation Commission indicated that they would be in favor <br /> of putting $20,000 towards this project. Does the Mounds View Parks and Recreation Commission want to consider providing $20,000 in matching funds? Before acting on this request, the <br /> Commission has requested information pertaining to the availability and projections of the Park Dedication Fund.