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CITY CLERK
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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.
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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.
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