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1 <br /> ITEM 2 — PROJECT NARRATIVE <br /> Provide a one -page description of your project. <br /> 1. Describe what recreation facilities will be developed or rehabilitated and any <br /> lands that will be acquired. <br /> 2. Describe your community's need for these facilities and how they will <br /> complement existing recreation facilities. <br /> LaMotte Park Revitalization <br /> Recreational facilities to be developed /revitalized: Our goal is to encourage family <br /> recreation within the City of Centerville, by designing a highly recreational park for <br /> families and children of all ages. The Park and Recreation Committee hopes to add an <br /> innovative play - structure and to pave the existing parking lot to make the park more <br /> accessible. <br /> Land acquirement: There is no land to be acquired to complete this project. LaMotte <br /> Park was recently expanded through the acquisition of 12.41 acres purchased in <br /> December 1996. This purchase brought the total park acreage to approximately 20 acres <br /> of dedicated parkland. The City has expended monies from park dedication funds on the <br /> acquisition of land and Phase I of the development. The first phase included construction <br /> of a non -paved parking lot, three ball fields, two soccer fields, storm water <br /> improvements, site grading, seeding/mulching, and construction of a pleasure rink and <br /> renovation of the existing hockey rink. <br /> Community need: The City of Centerville is requesting an Outdoor Recreation Grant to <br /> continue with the revitalization of Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park. Completing this park <br /> will enable the residents of Centerville to enjoy outdoor recreation while encouraging <br /> family activities within the community. LaMotte Park is the largest park in the City of <br /> Centerville and there currently is no playground structure in this park. In addition, by <br /> paving the parking lot, the City will be creating a suitable trailhead into the Rice Creek <br /> Regional Park Reserve. The proposed Lino Lakes YMCA has submitted written interest <br /> to the City to provide organized summer youth activities to the City at LaMotte Park. <br /> There currently are no organized local City sponsored youth activities in the community. <br /> A paved parking lot and playground structure would enhance any youth activities that <br /> would be planned for this location. <br />