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Goal 2: Parks and Recreation Already improvement dollars from the Parks and Recreation Development Fee Fund are allocated for LaMotte Park to build a combination skateboard rink/hockey rink and to provide electrical power for the park and Fete de Lacs city celebrations. These facilities must be built for the 2001 summer recreation season. Now is the time to focus on a comprehensive recreation plan for all of the citizens of this community. Item 1 focuses on the immediate recreation needs of this summer. Item 1: I will ask Council to authorize $75,000 from the Fiscal Year 2001 General Fund for a new line item called Recreation Programs. This money is to be accounted for in a new budget code 45300 and used only for the purpose of funding recreational programs to benefit Centerville residents. Council will work with the City Administrator to reallocate existing FY 2001 dollars to accommodate the following priorities: A. Provide safe and supervised swimming opportunities at Centerville Beach for all citizens. Included in this item may be bus service, supervision, lifeguards and other items that may be deemed necessary to accomplish the goal of safe access and supervision of the Centerville Beach swimming area. Hours of operation and other implementation issues are to be determined through a cooperative agreement with the County Park. Responsible Leaders: Jim March and Park and Recreation Committee Product: Develop an appropriate agreement with Anoka County Parks for approval of Council and implementation. Plan to be Approved: Wednesday, May 9,2001 Council Meeting Plan to Implemented: Summer 2001 Pilot Plan Evaluation: September 2001 B. Determine appropriate vendors to provide summer youth recreational activities using city parks and facilities. YMCA is already developing a program for 6-10 year olds, but a program needs to be developed for older youth as well. Week-long camps for sports (soccer, baseball, basketball etc.), science, nature, or any other item of interest should be implemented for summer 2001 as a pilot program using the $75,000 allocation. The committee should also explore using Centerville Elementary School for supervised recreational activities throughout the year. The committee is encouraged to contact Lino Lakes Park and Recreation to determine if there are any opportunities that could benefit citizens of both communities. Responsible Leaders: Parks and Recreation Commission and Jim March Product: A recommendation to Council on recreational activities the City will provide this summer through either fee for service contracts, partnerships, sponsorships, or direct service from the City. Plan to be Approved: Wednesday, May 23,2001 Council Meeting Plan to be Implemented: Summer 2001 Pilot Plan Evaluation: September 2001