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Park & Recreation Minutes <br /> May 14, 1997 <br /> Page 3 <br /> and tot lot, they could work on the layout so that it would fit within the proposed <br /> plat. • <br /> Grading plan for the structures/features in the park should include the following: <br /> -basketball hoops on each end (60'x100' pad) <br /> -ball field with a backstop <br /> -hockey rink <br /> -sand volleyball court <br /> -picnic shelter <br /> The developers asked the Commission if all the park improvements were made <br /> "up front" by the developer, could a credit towards their park dedication be <br /> made as the project develops. The Commission indicated that there are a large <br /> number of park improvements that need to be made throughout the city. <br /> However, they would consider the request and give the City Council a <br /> recommendation to consider. <br /> 6.1. Community Recreation Update - Jeff Asfahl <br /> Lance Cunningham, representing Elk River Skateboarders, Inc. provided an <br /> update on fundraising activities proposed by the skaterboarder's group. He <br /> noted the students have received their non-profit status through the state. Lance <br /> distributed samples of the logo which will be used by the group. <br /> Jeff updated the Commission on recent activities as.follows: <br /> -A Web site has been established for the Youth Initiatives Task Force • <br /> project <br /> -Mentoring program is proposed as elective through the senior high school <br /> -Summer program registration is underway <br /> 6.2. Harold Gramstad- Representative of the Lions' Club <br /> Harold Gramstad explained this is the final year of the Lions' Club plans to donate <br /> $75,000 in improvements for Lions' Park over a three year period. Projects <br /> proposed to be completed with the remaining $25,000 are: <br /> -blacktopping of remainder of trails <br /> -blacktopping of the hockey rink <br /> -lighting in the basketball court area <br /> -sliding tube on hill <br /> -landscaping <br /> Planning Commission expressed their appreciation of the stewardship of the park <br /> 7. Discussion on Moving Playground Equipment from ECFE to Handke School <br /> Katy Alfebee, Maria Derks and Judy Schulze were present to express the need for <br /> playground equipment at Handke School. Maria Derks explained how the <br /> playground equipment at the former ECFE site was originally acquired and how <br /> they plan to incorporate the equipment at the Handke site. Ms. Derks also <br /> explained the fund-raising efforts in progress to fund new playground equipment. <br /> Ms. Schluze estimates incorporating the existing structure at the former ECFE site • <br /> into the plans for the Handke playground, they would realize a cost saving of <br />