Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 09/19/1985

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MINNESOTA _ Devartment of Ener and conom c Development Community ]')cvclopmcn~ Divi~,ion 296-5005 August 20, 1985 Ann Norris City Planner 15153 Nowthen Blvd. NW Ramsey, MN 55303 900 American Center 150 East Kellogg Bovlcvard St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 RE: FY'86 LAWCON/LCMR Application Ramsey Central and River's Bend Parks Tennis Court City of Ramsey, Anoka County Dear Ms. Norris: The initial review of applications for 1986 State Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCMR) grants- in-aid and Land and Water Conservation (LAWCON) has been completed. This review was made in accordance with state and administrative rules and federal law. Representatives from this office conducted the review. Factors taken into consideration in the review and subsequent ranking were derived from the'findings of the State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. Those factors included site suitability, location/accessibility, park design, interorganizational cooperation, comprehensive planning, and demographics. Competition for the limited funds was very intense. Of the 200 applications (valued at over $16 million) received this year, only 13 can be recommended for $1.2 million in available funds. Unfortunately, your application did not rank high enough to be recommended for further grant consideration this year. As you may know, funds for recreation projects are derived from appropriations made by the U.S. Congress through the LAWCON program and by the State Legislature through the LCMR. Unfortunately, there are not enough dollars available to fund all applications. A list of those projects recommended for FY 1985 financial assistance is available upon request. If you desire additional information regarding your current application or would like assistance on a future application, please contact the Parks and Recreation Grants Section of this office at (612) 296-4703. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER