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unknown is whether or not the $20,000 will be approved in the <br /> 1998 budget. If not, the $20,000 approved for 1997 should be <br /> spent. If an additional $20,000 is approved for 1998 the money <br /> should be transferred to 1998 for an accumulated total of$40,000. <br /> Without being able to forecast the future, Director Saarion <br /> requested the Commissioners direction. Chair Burmeister made <br /> a motion seconded by Commissioner Silvis to request an <br /> additional $20,000 in the 1998 budget with hopes of combining <br /> the 1997 and 1998 monies for a total replacement of Groveland <br /> Park equipment. If the 1998 budget request is cut, the $20,000 <br /> budgeted for 1997 will be recommended for spending to <br /> replace as much as possible at Groveland Park playground. <br /> Motion passed unanimously. <br /> COMMUNITY CENTER <br /> ELECTION UPDATE: Director Saarion distributed a sample ballot with the advisory <br /> election question. The Commission was informed of the <br /> informational meeting on Wednesday, March 26 and since they are <br /> also members of the Community Center Task Force, their <br /> attendance was requested. <br /> SPECIAL EVENTS/ <br /> ACTIVITIES: Director Saarion updated the Commission on various special events <br /> and projects. It was announced that the Festival parade is in <br /> jeopardy without a coordinator. If a coordinator is not found <br /> within the next couple of weeks, the parade will be cancelled. <br /> COMMUNITY <br /> GARDENS: Director Saarion announced that 9 persons had reserved garden <br /> plots so far. Because it seems to be a "go" staff will be purchasing <br /> a small equipment barn to put at the site for small tools and <br /> equipment. Scouts and schools will be contacted to see whether or <br /> not they are interested in having a plot. <br /> WINTER RINKS: Director Saarion reported that winter ice rinks attendance was <br /> down from previous years - likely due to the fact that inclement <br /> weather seemed to fall on the weekends, the times when most <br /> action is at the rinks. All rinks attendance were down. Director <br /> Saarion complimented rink attendants for doing a great job, only <br /> one complaint received all winter, which had to do with smoking <br /> outside in the park by teens during a Saturday morning. <br /> OTHER BUSINESS: Commissioner Long asked Director Saarion how everything was <br /> going, being one staff member short. Director Saarion replied that <br /> staff was doing the best they could. A memo was shared that had <br />