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i � LeBianc, Wayne J �, From: LeBlanc, Wayne J Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2001 1:40 PM To: 'Jim March' Subject: RE: Park and Rec Considerations (on 5/9 perhaps) Importance: High �1 ' �� Jim, (� �� V I'm just wondering if the below issues were d+scussed at the 5/9 meeting or an� � �ese issues? Perhaps none of them have become visible. Thanks. W ayne -----Original Message----- From: LeBlanc, Wayne J Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2001 2:19 PM To: ']im March'; Tim 5wedberg; Mary Capra; Mari Nelson; Linda Broussard Vickers; Dick Travis Cc: Doug Porter; Brian Walter; LeBlanc, Wayne J; 'Karla@raydevine.com'; 'tpplus5@AOL.com'; 'jlien@centervillemn.com' Subject: Park and Rec Considerations (on 5/9 perhaps) Jim March and Council, Here some ideas on anticipated needs for Park and Rec that might be relevant to the Council meeting Wednesday, 5/9. These are just from me and perhaps they will help better define possible issues. l. Park and Recreation Administration Anticipated Needs 2. Park and Recreation Budget Overspent(?? 3. Park and Recreation Review of Development Plans 1. Park and Recreation Administration Anticipated Needs Unless I�m missing something, it appears that the city will need additional staff resources sooner or later to do the following new Park and Rec related tasks: * Publicize city child/youth programs. * Administer registration for the programs and record demand for Park and Rec planning purposes. * Handle fees related to programs. * Record and coordinate use of park resources such a sports fields and perhaps at some point use of shelters etc. * Record usage of park resources and report monthly to Park and Rec Committee. * Answer questions related to Park and Rec programs and resources. Relay suggestions to Park and Rec. * Interact with adjoining communities and organizations to coordinate and plan programs. * Keep track of Park and Rec expected expenditures and income to provide an accurate current balance and expected 2001 balance for every Park and Rec monthly meeting. 1. Park and Recreation Budget Overspent(?) In January, 2001, Park and Recreation thought they had $180k for the fiscal year 2001. Later, city accounting said we had only $147k. Now it looks like electricity and the wheel park and the few other already allocated funds are already beyond the 2001 budget. We hoped to provide summer programs, add some smaller lights at Lamotte, and do other things. Part of the problem is that Park and Rec does not currently have the , 1