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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION <br /> DECEMBER 18, 1980 <br /> <br />Members Present: Dennis Donovan, Terry McLean, Janice Johnson, John <br /> Lichter <br /> <br />Others Present: Councilwoman Elect Sue Van Wagner <br /> <br />After a motion by McLean seconded by Johnson, the October meeting minutes <br />were accepted. The November minutes were also approved after a motion by <br />Johnson and seconded by McLean. It was noted that the Council's presentation <br />date mentioned in the November minutes was changed to December 16. <br /> <br />Chairman Donovan discussed the results of the December 16 Council meeting. <br />They approved further work on the bond issue but with an 8% interest rate. <br />He also suggested we attend the Ramsey School Fun Day on March 7, 1981 to <br />answer questions about the bond issue. <br /> <br />The brochure for the bond issue mailing will cost $1,600 for 4,000 copies. <br />It will be 11" x 9" printed on both sides. Ideas discussed for the brochure <br />are summarized below: <br /> <br />1) Discuss annual cost to homeowner <br />2) Include a brief statement from the Mayor <br />3) Describe the history and philosphy of parks and note <br /> that we have a comprehensive plan <br />4) Discuss percentage of park land that is useable <br />5) Include a map or sketch of the proposed improvements at <br /> Central Park <br />6) Include resolutions of support from the RYAA, Lions, <br /> Community School <br />7) Include any support statements we can obtain from business <br /> <br />Councilwoman Elect Sue Van Wagner suggested holding a contest to improve <br />some of the neighborhood parks. We could possibly furnish a cash prize and <br />publish notices in the City newsletter. This suggestion was noted by the <br />Co~ission for future consideration, <br /> <br />Chairman Donovan and John Lichter decided to draft language for the brochure <br />for consideration at the next meeting. <br /> <br />The meeting was adjourned at 7~45 P.M. <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted, <br /> <br />John Lichter <br />Secretary <br /> <br /> <br />