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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br />DATE: 7/9/01 <br />ITEM NO: G-I <br />Department Approval: Manager Reviewed: Agenda Section: <br />Recognitions <br />V <br />Item Description: Acceptance of Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association "Award <br />of Excellence" for Reservoir Woods <br />BACKGROUND <br />The Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association has an annual awards program for <br />projects and programs of excellence. The City of Roseville has been selected as a 2001 <br />Award Winner for the acquisition and development of Reservoir Woods park. This has <br />been a joint project of the Roseville Parks and Recreation Department, Ramsey County <br />Parks and Recreation Department, the Roseville Public Works Department and numerous <br />citizens. Two key leaders in the acquisition of the parkland were Denise Hermes and <br />Janet Olson. <br />MRPA representative, Ms. JanFicken (Brooklyn Park Assistant Recreation Director) will be <br />present to present the award. <br />POLICY OBJECTIVE <br />City departments attempt to work with other agencies and citizens to provide the highest <br />quality of services, programs and facilities. <br />FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS <br />None. <br />STAFF RECOMMENDATION <br />Staff recommends the acceptance of the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association <br />Award of Excellence for the Reservoir Woods. <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />Motion authorizing the acceptance of the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association <br />Award of Excellence for Reservoir Woods. <br />