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D~ERMINE FEASIBILITt AND '~ EHICLE FOR RES'IDENT <br />(]INI~iVIDUAL, GROUP AND BUSINESS) PARTICIPATION <br /> ~ ~ND/OR DONATION FOR PARKS AND I'ROGRAMS <br /> By: Mark Boos, Parks/Utilities Coordinator <br /> <br />Background: <br /> <br />Park imprbvOments are generally viewed as worth3, or necessary for maintaining Ramsev's <br />quality ot~liftinnd usually result in ti pleasant experience for all when planning for th~se <br />tangible ~p~.nditures. Given the existing economic climate, these tasks are slightly less <br />fulfillingi~nd!ia bit frustrating. <br /> <br />Recognizing 'the inability of the City to allocate enough funds for all of the worthwhile park <br />improveffient.~, the City Council invites the Park and Recreation Commission, residents and <br />Staff to egPl~re ,'m avenue for insuring that we maximize volunteer opportunities and make <br />continued!pr0~ess in our parks. <br /> <br />This coulfl take the shape of a reduction in expenditures such as trash pick-up or tree <br />planting 0.e.?Adopt-A-Park", Park and Recreation Commission Goal #26); or it might be <br />a mechanis~ ~or soliciting or acknowledging donations, similar to Park and Recreation <br />Goal #18~ cantinue to seek out.., as well as initiation of private foundation requests. <br />Ideally thi~ v~hicle would accommodate both. <br /> <br />Having rnyd~ these observations it would be my suggestion that we explore this subject in <br />an "anyth~nff~goes" brainstorming discussion. The Citizens Tree Committee is but one <br />example bf ?residents volunteering without a guarantee of reward beyond personal <br />~atificati~n.l~ The3', I b~lieve, will be a valuable resource in determining the feasibility or <br />approach for ih:park stew ardship initiative. <br /> <br />Whateverlpr~ess is made with this concept, it will still be important to identify as part of <br />the 5-Yeg COmprehensive Plan any items that may be suitable for donation or volunteer <br />labor (to ii~¢l.ilde each developable park). A small matchin~ dollar amount could become a <br />part of the, Commission s Capital Improvements request to leverage donanons, etc. <br /> <br />Incidenta!ly,i!everyone I have spoken to a~ees that the phrase "Adopt-A" is worn out. <br />Perhaps a deS~criptive acronym? <br /> <br />Enclosedl fOr your review: <br /> <br /> DeCember 1991 article from Parks and Grounds Management <br /> APril 11991 article from lv'finnesota Cities <br /> <br />Review Checklist: Copies also distributed to: <br />Parks/UtilitieS Coordinator Kathi Peterson <br /> <br />P&R: 5/14/92 <br /> <br /> <br />