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Mr. March explained the Church has funned two (2) committees: one fur expanding the existing building, and the second fur selecting a site for a new church. At this time, the City doesn't know at what stage the church is at. Mr. Porter thanked the audience for attending the meeting and for their participation in. He commented the grant application would be available at City Hall for anyone interested in reviewing it. Public Hearing closed at 7:05 p.rn. APPEARANCES Mr. Todd Murowski (Recreation Specialist for Wargo Nature Center) appeared before the Parks and Recreation Committee to discuss activities offered through Anoka County at the Wargo Nature Center. Some of the activities include: arts and crafts, photography, canoeing, kayaking, ecology, animal presentations, swimming at the beach, etc. The Wargo Nature Center is not looking for a profit, nor is the County. Since these programs are not designed to make a profit, some ofthe fees can be waived such as; daily fees at Anoka County Park and parking fees at the entrance gate. Mr. Porter questioned if the activities could be offered at both the Wargo Nature Center and additional1y at some of the parks in Centerville. He also questioned if there were any family oriented (i.e. parent/child) programs offered. Mr. LeBlanc questioned the age ranges fur programs offered, specifically requesting ages 15 and up. Mr. LeBlanc also questioned transportation to and from the programs. Mr. Murowski commented that the activities could be at the Wargo Nature Center, the public beach on Centerville Lake, or at any park in Centerville. They are very flexible, and are wi1ling to work with the Parks and Recreation Committee to establish whatever type of program desired for any age desired. He felt we could easily offer one program per week. He also mentioned that the Wargo Nature Center has a van that holds up to 6-7 people and could be used for transportation. Mr. LeBlanc commented that maybe it is time for the Parks and Recreation Committee to consider hiring a part-time Parks and Recreation Director to co-ordinate some of these activities. This person could also help with the skate park. He questioned Ms. Lien if the current staff at City Hall could organize recreational activities. Ms. Lien replied that currently City Hall is short staffed and it would be impossible for the existing staff to take on such a huge responsibi1ity of coordinating youth activities and run the skate park. Nick Trogie, Recreation Specialist for the City of Shoreview, (1946 - 73rd St.) originally carne fur the Public Hearing, but decided to stay for the rest of the meeting, commented that the City of Shoreview has come to the conclusion that it is better to have an attendant on duty at their skate park vs. not having one at all. 3