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MINUTES OF THE PARK COMMISSION MEETING OF JULY 6 , 1993 <br /> SCHOOL PLAYGROUND FUNDING - CONT. <br /> Chair Flint stated that he believed this was not an issue . He <br /> felt since it was appropriate to fund equipment at Bederwood <br /> Park , it is also appropriate to do so at this playground as long <br /> as the equipment will be available to the Community . <br /> Wilson felt they should support the project to some degree , but <br /> considering their limited funds, suggested a smaller amount such " <br /> as $4, 000 to $5 , 000 . <br /> White suggested they recommend a level of funding from the Park <br /> Dedication Fund to be matched with City funds . <br /> Chair Flint cautioned that the Councii feeis it inappropriate for <br /> the Commission to recommend expenditure of City funds beyond the <br /> Park Dedication Funds . <br /> White noted they can be guaranteed that Orono children will be <br /> using the equipment . <br /> �hair Flint asked if the CDBG funds could be used . <br /> erhardson said to change the use of the fu �ds approved they <br /> would need to go through the public hearing process again . <br /> Hoer stated that she will approach the Council with the request <br /> for the entire $10 , 000 regardless of the amount recommended by <br /> the Park Commission from the Park Dedication Funds . <br /> Howells asked what they will do if Mound Schooi District <br /> approaches them with a similar request . <br /> Chair Flint noted that school district does not have a playground <br /> within the City limits . <br /> It was moved by Wilson , seconded by White , to support the <br /> playground equipment project because the Park Commission believes <br /> that a public playground at the location will be of value to the <br /> Community, but due to current budget pressures and funding <br /> restraints , recommend a donation of $5 , 000 from the Park <br /> Dedication Fund to be used solely for playground equipment at the <br /> Schumann School . Ayes 4, nays 0 . <br /> Hoer explained the Committee has also established a "Friends of <br /> the Playground Committee" to raise funds for the maintenance of <br /> the equipment , and such Committee is also willing to help the <br /> City solicit residential input for future park �rojects . <br />