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LINCOLN ELEMENTARY <br /> Independent School District #728 <br /> 600 School Street <br /> Elk River, Minnesota 55330 <br /> (763) 241-3480 <br /> <br />Lightmng~ · Bclts <br /> <br />Donna J. Williams, Principal <br /> <br />June 8, 2001 <br /> <br />Dear City Council Members: <br /> <br />We have great plans at Lincoln Elementary! Plans for a new playground! Our goal is to install a <br />new and safe playground at Lincoln Elementary that will be enjoyed year round by the students at <br />Lincoln and the Community of Elk River. <br /> <br />Due to poor drainage and uneven grading of the field area, the playground and playing fields at <br />Lincoln are inadequate and at times flooded beyond use. With the approval of the school <br />referendum, we will soon begin to make improvements to the playing fields and make proper <br />drainage improvements. This step alone will help improve the safety of our site. However, the <br />playground equipment will have to be replaced with site improvements. Through the wear and tear <br />of everyday use, the equipment will not withstand removal nor be reliable if reinstalled. <br /> <br />We have modeled our playground design after the Rogers-Hassan City playground that was built at <br />Rogers Elementary in the Spring of 2000. The Lincoln PTO is working in collaboration with Elk <br />River Area School District #728 and community sponsors to secure enough funding to support this <br />project. The drainage improvements and leveling of the playing fields will be funded through the <br />referendum. The playground equipment and installation will be paid for with a collaborative effort. <br />Our goal is $60,000+ and we have $19,000. $3,000 would be a great help. If the City could afford <br />to provide anymore help, we would be thrilled and grateful. Can we count on the City of Elk River <br />to join in the effort to build a new playground at Lincoln Elementary just as you have helped other <br />elementary schools in our community? <br /> <br />We are excited to move forward with our plans for a new playground and ~o make the necessary <br />improvements to the playing fields. We hope the City of Elk River can help us reach our goal! <br /> <br />If you have any questions or concerns please contact Donna Williams at 763/241-3480. Thank <br />you. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />Lincoln Playground Committee <br /> <br />Donna Williams <br /> <br />Heidi Adamson Laura Filipovich <br /> <br />Jui0e McChesney ~ <br /> <br />Diane Priyatel <br /> <br />TOGETHER ... Learning for Life <br /> <br /> <br />