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Shift is to now looking at individual elements rather than ~creage <br />(e.g. ~ of softball fields/1000, #of tennis courts/lO00). Problem <br />is too much geographic/seasonal limitation (i.e Florida vs <br />Minnesota) <br /> <br />No. of girls now in sports placing additional demands on facilities <br />particularly soccer, softball, basketball courts. Probably sa~e <br />to say that will· place a 60% increase on # of playing fields <br />required in a community. <br /> <br />Previous standards didn't address this type of participation. <br />Relatively recent phenomenon within last 10 years. <br /> <br />Probably best thing to do is take a look at other communities <br />w/similar characteristics groWth rate/large lot etc., and see what <br />is good or bad about the'~ .Determine want to be at same level, <br />lower, higher and set standard accordingly. <br /> <br />Brought up comm. Lakeville, Plymouth, Eagan, Burnsville as possible <br />comparisons. <br /> <br />Cliff French has been in Recreation Business over 40 years. <br /> <br /> <br />