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BOARD · Dayton · Elk River · Hassan · lSD 728 · Livonia · Otsego · Rogers · Zimmerman 1230 School Street NW · Elk River, MN 55330 o (612) 241-3523 · FAX (612) 241-3521 ITEM #4.2. December 17, 1997 To: Mayor & Council Fr: Jeff Asfahl- Community Recreation Director Re: Request For Authorization To Pursue Grant Opportunities The Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission has recently introduced a grant program aimed at enhancing recreational opportunities and facilities for youth. The Park and Recreation Commission has recommended that I pursue the following proposals. Your support and adoption of the attached resolutions will be appreciated so that I can continue pursuit. The following describes each proposal: 1) Skatepark Development: The Park Commission recommends a grant request from the MASC of $5000 with a required match from the city of $2500. As you are aware the recently established Skateboard Association has requested a land lease donation from the School Board and the city of Elk River. (site map attached) The grant request is intended to expedite the development needed to the site to make it suitable for the activity. The essential need at this time will be providing a suitable surface. Our goal is to pave an approximate 8000 square foot area. With a successful grant award and required matches we will have $7500 available towards paving the site. I believe that the community, local tradesmen, and local surfacing vendors would be willing to contribute to the project as well, thus making our $7500 dollar investment go a long way. 2. Concession / Shelter building at the new Youth Athletic Sports Complex: The Park Commission recommends a grant request of $20,000 from the MASC, requiring a $20,000 match of a combination of cash and in-kind capital contributions from the city. The Youth Athletic Sports Complex is scheduled to open in May of 1998. This exciting new facility is being anxiously awaited for use by the local youth baseball and girls softball associations. Each of these associations has committed to financially contribute to the development of this facility and are again willing to work with the city to further enhance the site. The associations are eager to have Lu SUCh a facility in order to conduct quality events and to sell concessions as a means to raise funds to rther strengthen their association program.