4.4. & 4.5. SR 04-28-1997ity of
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Items #4.4 & 4.5.
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Mayor & City Council
Phil Hals, Street/Park Su ent
April 28, 1997
Park and Recreation Commission
Funding Recommendations
At their meeting on April 16, 1997, the Park and Recreation Commission
passed the following motion to recommend funding for the purchase of native
wildflower seed to be planted in Woodland Trails Park by a high school
biology class. This planting will enhance the existing stand of native grasses
and wildflowers that now flourish in the park.
COMMISSIONER DAVE ANDERSON MOVED THE PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION
RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE EXPENDITURE OF $700 TO FINANCE A PRAIRIE
RESTORATION PROJECT AT THE WOODLAND TRAILS PARK, TO BE COMPLETED BY ELK
RIVER SENIOR HIGH BIOLOGY STUDENTS. COMMISSIONER CLAIR OLSON SECONDED
THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
The Park and Recreation also recommended funds to help the skateboarders
establish a non-profit corporation. This arrangement seems to be the best
avenue to limit the city's liability exposure from a future skateboard park.
The motion is as follows:
COMMISSIONER DAVE ANDERSON MOVED THE PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION
RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE EXPENDITURE OF $320 TO FINANCE FINANCE
FILING FEES FOR 501 C3 NON-PROFIT STATUS FOR THE SKATEBOARDING ADVOCATES.
COMMISSIONER WESTRUM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
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