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Mr. Sweeney will relay the desires and intentions of the Park and Recreation Committee <br /> to the City Council. Mr. Sweeney explained the top three (3) goals of the City Council. <br /> 1. New Public Works Site — Eagle Trucking. <br /> 2. Establishing a Water tower and Water tower fund. <br /> 3. Downtown Revitalization. <br /> Ms. DeVine stressed that residents urged the need for youth activities. <br /> Ms. Lien agreed she has heard a lot of comments from residents stating that they do not <br /> want to go to Lino Lakes for activities for their children. Residents would like to see <br /> activities within the city. Ms. Lien suggested CPR classes through the Fire Department, <br /> or babysitting classes — there are a lot of young teen -age girls that would be perfect for <br /> such classes. These could be coordinated through City Hall. <br /> Mr. Sweeny noted that a lot of money would be required for these activities, when you <br /> consider the downtown revitalization. Residents would like to see the current Public <br /> Works site stay a focal point of the city. Mr. Sweeney shared that he would like to see <br /> the current City Hall become a youth center, and build a new City Hall with a library or <br /> post office attached, at the current Public Works site. <br /> Mr. Porter added that the YMCA representative could also coordinate these activities <br /> through the City. Since the ball fields will be ready for use in the spring, the Little <br /> League will be bringing most of their activities here. This will provide more activities for <br /> children within the city. Mr. Porter suggested we coordinate a Open House at the Fire <br /> House. <br /> Intern <br /> Mr. Porter questioned whether the committee was still interested in pursuing an intern. <br /> The intern would receive college credits in lieu of a salary. <br /> The committee felt this would be a good resource for the Park and Recreation <br /> Committee, and gave Mr. Porter their approval to go ahead and speak with the <br /> University. <br /> Letter of Interest <br /> Mr. LeBlanc submitted a letter of interest in filling any upcoming vacancies on the Park <br /> and Recreation Committee, should any arise. <br /> Laurie LaMotte Park Dedication <br /> Mr. Navin felt it would be appropriate to have a dedication at the Laurie LaMotte Park. <br /> Since the ball fields are ready for use, and there has been so much involvement from past <br /> and present members of Park and Recreation for this park. he felt the Park and Recreation <br /> Committee should do some type of inauguration/dedication of the park showing it's ready <br /> to be used. Mr. Navin suggested inviting past and present Park and Recreation <br /> 5 <br />