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Park and Recreation Commission <br />Meeting Date: 03/08/2018 <br />By: Mark Riverblood, Engineering/Public <br />Works <br />5. 2. <br />Information <br />Title: <br />Consider New Recreational Amenity —Proposal by Girl Scout Troop #15293 <br />Purpose/Background: <br />The purpose of this case is to consider the creation/location of a 'Gaga Ball Pit' for North Commons, a <br />neighborhood park in the NW area of The COR. <br />Northern Star Council Girl Scout Troop #15293 of Ramsey, have been organizing the proposed project for some <br />time, and are enthusiastic about bringing a new recreational opportunity for young people in the community. The <br />Scouts' proposal is attached, and fully meets with the terms and intent of the Lawful Gambling Improvement <br />Program. Troop members will be present for the meeting to present their project, discuss its merits and respond to <br />questions. <br />Notification: <br />Observations/Alternatives: <br />Upon approval by the Park and Recreation Commission, this proposal would go forward for City Council <br />consideration. <br />Funding Source: <br />The funding would be in the amount of $500 from the City's Lawful Gambling Improvement Fund, with the balance <br />of approximately $1,000 secured through donations, solicited by the Girl Scouts. <br />Recommendation: <br />Staff supports the project as presented. <br />Action: <br />Motion to recommend to City Council, that $500 from the City's Lawful Gambling Improvement Fund, be <br />appropriated as a match to fund a Gaga Ball Pit, constructed by volunteers at North Commons park. <br />Proposal <br />Lawful Gambling Fund program <br />Stipulated Uses <br />Attachments <br />Form Review <br />Inbox Reviewed By Date <br />Grant Riemer Grant Riemer 03/01/2018 02:13 PM <br />Form Started By: Mark Riverblood Started On: 02/28/2018 01:59 PM <br />Final Approval Date: 03/01/2018 <br />