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L <br />COUNCIL MEETING <br />MAR 9 1998 <br />REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br />CITYOFORONO <br />DATE: March 6, 1998 <br />ITEM NO: 3 <br />Department Approval:Administrator Reviewed:Agenda Section: <br />Name Ron Moorse City Administrator's <br />Title City Administrator Report <br />Item Description: March for Parks Proposal <br />The Park Commission has proposed that the City, along with a number of adjacent cities, participate <br />in national "March for Parks" day. 'fhe purpose is to increase awareness of parks and recreation in <br />our communities while at the same time raising funds to improve our parks. <br />The general plan for the March for Parks day is to hold an event involving residents soliciting <br />pledges for walking or biking on the Luce Line Trail. These pledges would be used to fund or assist <br />in funding specific improvements to the City's parks. This event will require considerable <br />preparation and coordination efforts. The Park Commission is proposing that the bulk of these <br />efforts be provided by Park Commission members and volunteers. The March for Parks event is <br />being planned for either April 25 or 26. <br />The Park Commission is requesting Council approval of the proposed March for Parks event. <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED: <br />Motion to approve/deny the Park Commission's proposal for a March for Parks event. <br />MARCHPK