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CC Regular Session 4. 5. <br />Meeting Date: 05/22/2018 <br />By: Mark Riverblood, Engineering/Public <br />Works <br />Information <br />Title: <br />Approve Contribution for a New Recreational Amenity —Proposal by Girl Scout Troop # 15293 <br />Purpose/Background: <br />The purpose of this case is to approve a contribution of $500 for the creation/location of a 'Gaga Ball Pit' for North <br />Commons, a 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 were in attendance at the March 2018 regular Park and Recreation Commission meeting <br />to present their project, discuss its merits and responded to questions from the Commission. <br />Notification: <br />Observations/Alternatives: <br />The Park and Recreation Commission, recommended approval of the proposal and requests final City Council <br />approval for the project. The Girl Scouts are finalizing their other fund raising endeavors, and hope to have the <br />project constructed (by volunteers) and in place for kick-off event at the park on Saturday, June 23rd, 2018. <br />Funding Source: <br />The funding would be in the amount of $500 from the City's Lawful Gambling Improvement Fund —with the <br />balance of approximately $1,000 secured through other donations, solicited by the Girl Scouts. <br />Recommendation: <br />Staff supports the project as presented. <br />Action: <br />Motion to approve $500 from the City's Lawful Gambling Improvement Fund, be appropriated as a match to fund a <br />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 05/17/2018 08:38 AM <br />Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 05/17/2018 08:53 AM <br />Form Started By: Mark Riverblood Started On: 05/16/2018 11:15 AM <br />