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January 8, 1998 o: Park and Recreation Commission Fr: Jeff Asfaht ,i Re: Various Recreation Updates Mighty Kids Grant Applications: (Information only) - Please find enclosed the results of our application. I am disappointed. As part of my inquiry to the grant program contact I briefly shared each concept and I was informed that each would be considerable. "Oh Well". It appears likely there will be more opportunities. The Old Prairie House Restaurant Site: (Input requested) - I'm sorry but I can't recall if I updated the commission on this last month or not. As you may know, the site is vacant and the owners are offering free rent. We have enquired about the details and it holds some promise. In actuality it is not really free. We are continuing to investigate it as a use for a site to serve teens via a place to "hang out", play arcade type games, etc. We have consistently heard from teens over the past two years that they would like a place such as this. We are not intending to compete with either of the proposed Watz Up Cafe Club or the Boys and Girls Club efforts. •will appreciate commission input. BMX Site Interest: (Information & Input) - Interest is mounting for the development of a BMX site in Elk River. Their enthusiasm reminds me of how the skateboarders got started. I believe that the skateboarders active involvement set a good example and that these enthusiasts should follow a similar course. Margo Foster and Jon Thompson are two adults interested in assisting with this type of project. They would like to meet with the Commission at your February meeting. Mn. State Legislature - 1998 Bonding Bill for Youth Initiatives (Information /Action ) - Please find enclosed a brief summary of this proposed legislation. The Minnesota Recreation and Park Association is actively pursuing this for authorization in the 1998 Bonding Bill. It will be important for our area representatives to hear from constituents about their support and interest of this. More information is at this time being compiled to assist with the promotion and education on the matter. This would provide $30 million available via grant funding to outstate communities. I will keep you updated as more information becomes available. Your help with contacting our state representatives will be important. Youth Athletic Complex Policy Draft- (Input) You should have received them. Please provide me with any input. I will be meeting with the youth associations on Thursday 1/15.