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February 18, 1998 <br /> <br />To: Steve Ach - City Planner <br />Fr: Jeff Asfahl- Recreation Director <br />Re: Youth Facility Concept <br /> <br />Since December of 1995, at the urging of Mayor Duitsman the Community Recreation program has <br />been working with various other groups, organizations and individuals to develop leisure <br />opportunities that will better serve our communities youth. This vehicle for community input, support, <br />and action as developed into what is now known as the "Youth Initiatives" committee. <br /> <br />As part of our extensive work with many youth and adults through the Youth Initiatives, it was learned <br />that the youth desired a "place" other than a school building that they could spend their leisure time <br />with friends. One of the desired goals from the outset to achieve this request was to research the <br />potential use of existing facilities - other than a school. We investigated avenues such as the county <br />fairgrounds, the old County Market, & Pamida and none of them were available for this intended use. <br /> <br />'q November of 1997 Michele Bergh - Recreation Program Supervisor noticed the sign at the now <br />,acant Elk Hills Restaurant (the old Prairie House) that stated free rent. Upon our enquiry we <br />explained our concept and supporting background and the owners of the building looked favorably <br />upon this type of interim use. <br /> <br />Please find attached some additional information related to our intended use. I believe that this <br />project not only accomplishes precisely what we have heard is desired by the youth, it will also serve <br />as an excellent clearinghouse and place for networking for the promotion of other worthwhile youth <br />opportunities throughout the community. It will also serve as a "pilot" to learn from for future <br />considerations. <br /> <br />Thank you for your careful consideration of this project. <br /> <br /> <br />