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HomeMy WebLinkAboutitem 8.1 MapeMemDedication (2) ,r CITY CLERK File # D[2]~[(i]-~[Q] :. AGENDA STATEMENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 1 , 1997 SUBJECT: Mape Memorial Park Dedication EXIUBITS ATTACHED: None RECOMMENDATION: r/ Review and Approve Preliminary Plans; ~. .~ Funds in the Fiscal Year 1997-98 Budget FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None Direct Staff to Include DESCRIPTION: The projected completion date for the Mape Memorial Park renovation project is April 28, 1997, with the maintenance period ending on or about July 28, 1997. As the renovation nears completion, it is necessary to begin planning for the park's dedication. Experience has shown that simple events with family oriented activities are most successful. Consequently, Staffhas developed the following preliminary ideas and recommendations for the dedication. .:-. Theme Date Program Activities In the Good Old Summertime Saturday, August 23, 1997 Ribbon Cutting, Speeches/Introduction Sand Volleyball Tournament and/or Volleyball Serving Contest Roving Balloon Clown for the Children Water Activitiesfor the Children to include Water Balloon Toss Children's Games to have available - Gunny Sack Races, Parachute Games Dixieland or Bluegrass Band Barbecue Hot Dogs, Chips and Lemonade Homemade Ice Cream and Sundae Bar Refreshments - Staff is recommending that the dedication be held in late August in order to provide for the possibility of further unworkable conditions and to allow the dedication to be advertised in the Parks and Community Services Department Fall Schedule of Classes and Programs. Should the late August date be approved a photo of the completed park could be featured on the cover of the brochure. Contact has been made with members of the Mape family and Staff will be certain they are included in the dedication. The preliminary plans were reviewed and approved by the Parks and Community Services Commission. It is, therefore, recommended that the City Council review the preliminary plans for the dedication of Mape Memorial Park and, if acceptable, direct Staff to include the necessary funding for the dedication in the Fiscal Year 1997-98 Budget. :.---------------------------------~--------------------------------- .... COPIES TO. ITEM NO. 8.1 G/cc-41mape.doc