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youth association games - the other consisting of the parents with younger children. On these weekdays, the existing play equipment isn't large enough for the number of users. In addition, the 1989 structure isn't even as interesting as the play equipment in some of our neighborhood parks. Proposed is integration of the existing wood structure with a modem play apparatus (wood or metal). The other equipment (south of the concession stand) would be relocated or disposed of. The term "community-built" refers to participation by the residents in the way of volunteer labor. It also can consist of cash contributions by business or philanthropic groups. The Park Commission has suggested that City contributions for the playground could be held until a match (combination of labor and cash) is met, thereby insuring a project worthy of Central's status in the City. This project could involve every department in the City in a positive fashion - similar to the 1996 construction of the D.A.R.E. house. 2000 PARK IMPROVEMENTS Alpine Park Phase II $69,000 Continued improvements to Alpine Park are expected to be requested by the public until full development of the park is achieved. Unfortunately $69,000 may not be enough money to fully construct both tennis courts and the west side access drive and parking area. A $15,000 General Fund contribution, however, may provide for a total of $84,000. Resident Survey $5,000 This survey would be focused largely on the need for a community center in Ramsey. 2001 PARK IMPROVEMENTS Rivers Bend Irrigation $72,000 Irrigation for Rivers Bend has been proposed within various CIPs since the park's creation in the 1980's. Both the softball field and the soccer field(s) are intensively used. As a conm~unity park in Ramsey's urban area, the entire park receives continual appreciation throughout the year. Irrigation for the north half will provide athletic fields of the quality expected by the public and ensure new landscaping th-ives. One drinking fountain ("vandal proof') is proposed for each half of the park. Community Center Feasibility Study $5,000 Proposed is a work plan wherein details learned from the community center public survey would be formulated into budget estimates and a visual depiction that voters could consider for any potential bond issue in the year 2003.