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(2} The following criteria for a major recreation facility or developmento ~. Sound financing. 2. Broad community involvement in decision-making, including the establishment of present and future need .and desire for the project. 3. Diversified programming (a program which considers a variety of ages, skills interests, incomes}. 4. Compatibility with the environment. 5. Avoids unnecessary,duplication. 6. Sharing resources. ~~-~~~~ In addition to the support position, League members commented on the need for space in neighborhood parks for a variety of activities to serve all types of residents. Some indicated that the immediate neighborhood should be consulted in regard to a neighborhood park's development. Some members indicated that larger parks should be accessible, provide more nature-oriented activities, contain picnic facilities and preserve and protect water quality of water bodies within their boundaries. They stated that recreation department activities should be reasonably priced and should consider the cost of equipment necessary for the course. The League also presented an apple tree to be planted in a City park. Girl Scouts - Bev Aplikowski appeared representing the Girl Scouts requesting permission to build and install a totem pole at Totem Pole Park. Motion by Gunderman, seconded by T~Teissman that the Board was in favor of such a project. Motion carries< 6 Ayes, 0 Nayes. 5th Street Park Site - The following excerpts from the 1972 Comprehensive Park and Recreation Plan constitute a basis for inclusion of the 5th Street site in the 1975-80 Capital Improvements Plan. - The City should "provide a recreation open space area within walking access of every resident." - Consideration should be given to the co-development of Village property at 5th Street N.W. and Driftwood for both a water treatment plant and a recreation area. The tttiTo uses should be compatible and this neighborhood (VIII) needs a recreation area. Larry Holmberg, 2287 Hillside Avenue, St. Paul, representing Salem Covenant Church, reviewed past efforts by the Church to develop the site and offered the church's assistance in final development.