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Page 3 . Recreation Board Minutes February 7, 1989 6. Discussion on Possible 1989 LAW CON Grant Applications The Recreation Board discussed the possibility of submitting a LAW CON Grant for the development of Woodland Trails Park. Discussion took place relative to the need of submitting a Grant application for the acquisition of additional parkland versus the development of an existing park. It was noted that a City receives only one LAWCON Grant per park and that typically the Grant lasts for three years. The City could submit a Grant application for acquisition and a Grant application for development within the same year. It was indicated that the Grant applications are typically due around June 1, and that roughly 15% of the Grant applications receive funding. A general discussion took place among the Recreation Board members regarding the philosophical approach to park and recreation in Elk River. The discussion centered on whether the highest priorities in the City is on additional parkland purchase or the development of existing parks. It was the consensus of the Recreation Board that at its next meeting this entire issue would be discussed and that staff liaisons to the Recreation Board would not attend this next meeting. This was requested in order to facilitate a more open and free discussion of local issues. 7. Review of Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Ordinance In a brief discussion, the Recreation Board had no significant negative comments on the proposal ordinance but noted that the "advisory" concept may have been repetitive. It was the consensus of the Recreation Board that this ordinance would be discussed at the next meeting. . 8. Discussion on Elk River Athletic Association The Recreation Board discussed the need for a Recreation Board Task Force to further study the issue of a local Athletic Association. It was the consensus of the Recreation Board that this issue would be discussed at the next meeting. Byron Houghtelin and Rolfe Anderson left at this time (9:00 p.m.) 9. Joint Powers Agreement It was the consensus of the Recreation Board that Charlie Blesener, Community Education Director and Pat Klaers, City Administrator should meet to develop a Joint Powers Agreement that defines the existing relationship between the City and the School District. A draft document should be presented to the Recreation Board as soon as developed. 10.1 Recreation Board Meeting Night It was the consensus of the Recreation Board that a more appropriate time to meet is the first Wednesday of each month. . BOARD MEMBER DAVE ANDERSON MOVED TO ESTABLISH THE MONTHLY MEETING DATE rOR THE RECREATION BOARD rOR WEDNESDAY AT 7: 00 P. M. AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL CONfERENCE ROOM. THE MOTION WAS SECONDED BY BARB NORTHWAY. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.