9.A.2. PRSR 05-09-2001 Item #9.A.2.
City of
Elk
River
MEMORANDUM
TO: Park and Recreation Commission
FROM: Michele McPherso, i irector of Planning
DATE: May 9, 2001
SUBJECT: Request by Lincoln Elementary to Fund Playground
We received the attached letter from the Lincoln Elementary School Playground Committee
requesting that the City assist in the funding of a new playground at Lincoln Elementary
School.
The most recent(1998)contribution to a local elementary school playground was for Parker
Elementary in the amount of$3,000.
If the Commission desires to assist in the construction of the playground at Lincoln
Elementary School,staff would recommend that money be taken from the park equipment
reserve fund.
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LINCOLN ELEMENTARY .,
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600 School Street
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• n\MINNESOTA , $ Donna J.Williams, Principal
EDUCATIONAL
EFFECTIVENESS
April 4, 2001
Dear City Council Members:
We have great plans at Lincoln Elementary! Plans for a new playground! Our goal is to install a
new and safe playground at Lincoln Elementary that will be enjoyed year round by the students at
Lincoln and the Community of Elk River.
Due to poor drainage and uneven grading of the field area, the playground and playing fields at
Lincoln are inadequate and at times flooded beyond use. With the recent approval of the school
referendum, we will soon begin to make improvements to the playing fields and make proper
drainage improvements. This step alone will help improve the safety of our site. However, the
playground equipment will have to be replaced with site improvements. Through the wear and tear
of everyday use, the equipment will not withstand removal nor be reliable if reinstalled.
We have modeled our playground design after the Rogers-Hassan City playground that was built at
Rogers Elementary in the Spring of 2000.The Lincoln PTO is working in collaboration with Elk
• River Area School District#728 and community sponsors to secure enough funding to support this
project: The drainage improvements and leveling of the playing fields will be funded through the
referendum. The playground equipment and installation will be paid for with a collaborative effort.
Can we count on the City of Elk River to join in the effort to build a new playground at Lincoln
Elementary just as you have helped other elementary schools in our community?
We are excited to move forward with our plans for a new playground and to make the necessary
improvements to the playing fields. We hope the City of Elk River can help us reach our goal!
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Donna Williams at 763/241-3480. Thank
you.
Sincerely,
Lincoln Playground Committee
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