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J some seeding and sodding along some of the edges, and cleaning up a silt fence at a residents house along Briarknoll. There are also a few costs remaining to be paid for the Perry Park Playstructure. After all the payments have been received for the trail and the playstructre, Ms. Walsh estimated the fund balance to be approximately $450,000. This does not include the budgeted 1997 projects. 1997 PARK FUND PROJECTS AND BUDGET Mrs. Walsh provided the Committee with the 1997 Park Fund Project Budget. The Committee had a brief discussion. The following is a list of the 1997 Park Fund Projects budgeted for 1997: Gateway Flower Garden Projects $ 3200.00 Hazelnut Playstructure $30,000.00 Trails $42,665.00 Revenue Grants $50,191.50 Interest $25,750.00 Contributions $12,000.00 Park dedications $10,000.00 MISCELLANEOUS • The Committee discussed the Gateway e ay Flower Gardens for 1997 and it was the consensus of the Committee to leave the flower gardens the way they are for 1997. The Committee decided to wait and see what the County does with Highway 96 and what is done with the townhomes on County Road E2. In 1996 the Gateway Flower Garden will cost about $1,600 about half of what was budgeted for them. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Program Report Ms. Petersen stated that the ice rinks will be opening on December 23, 1996. The rinks are in good condition. The Breakfast with Santa was held on Saturday, December 14th and there was a good turnout. There were about 45-46 kids and adults that attended. Directors Report Ms. Walsh stated that she had done some estimates on installing a drinking fountain at Cummings Park. There is not a close water source to put a pipe under the cul-de-sac. The cost estimate for the piping is $10,000. The plumber would not advise placing a drinking fountain anywhere out of site, due to vandalism that would occur. The cost of a drinking fountain at Perry outside the building • would be about $600-$800. 3