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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION Regular Meeting of October 27, 1982 Members Present: Dennis Donovan, Terry McLean, Ron Hetland, John Lichter Others Present: Jean Schlueter, Pat Eggers, member of Community School Advisory Committee The meeting was called to order at 7:09 p.m. The minutes of the September 22, 1982 were read and approved unanimously. The Federal Cartridge prOperty still has not been acquired. Federal wants a unanimous resolution from the City and a plan to develop the area. Chairman Donovan noted that he inquired with Public Works Superintendent Mevissen about the sliding hill at the~ Landfill. Waste Management-is supposed to maintain a slide area as part of their agreement. Commissioner Hetland noted that a well pump was broken from the hockey rink area. He will follow up with the Street Department. On July 27th, the Council approved $73,000 for limited development of the Federal Cartridge property. Funds are to come from the following sources: Park Improvement Fund Revenue Sharing General Fund $20,000 32,000 21,000 $73,000 Total Jean $chlueter noted that a private party was trying to revive a park on the Raudio property, however, bridge alignment is still a major hurdle in development of this area. The Commission discussed how it could possibly move the Federal Cartridge property acquisition along faster. The Commission members decided the driving force for acquisition must come from the Council. There was little else the Park and Recreation Commission could do. Chai'rman Donovan noted that some Community School activities for Grades 5-7 may be sponsored by Ramsey School because Sandberg School cut some activity buses. Pat Eggers discussed this problem and others facing the Community School program. The meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m.