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(2) • Gunderman pointed out the fact that the whole area of funding was under a reorientation process and that it might be beneficial to do some work in this area. The new revenue sharing programs are probably going to result in the demise of categorical federal aids which may have ~. negative effect on park development, particularily with respect to HUD Open Space funds. He further suggested that the Board and Commission Section attempt to develop guidelines for financing Park and Recreation systems, including standards for the amount of expenditures and the alternative sources of funding. Department Report The Administration reported to the Board on the following items: 1. Metropolitan Open Space Plan - The final draft of the Metropolitan Council Open Space plan has been presented to the Development Guide Committee of the Metropolitan Council. Prior to the presentation, several Park and Recreation administrators held a final meeting to discuss recommended changes, including items such a minimum size standards for neighborhood parks and the ability of a municipality to establish a sliding scale of fees for residence and nonresidence. The result of the Development Guide Committees review is not known at this time. 2. Hansen Park Free Skating - The Park and Recreation Director has made a presentation to the Council concerning the free-skating facilities at Hansen Park, The Council seemed satisfied with the efforts of the Park and Recreation Department in this area considering the existing constraints. Resident reaction to this point has not indicated any mass dissatisfaction with the present facili'cy. 3. Highview Hockey Rink - The Board was notified that the rink at Highview was now open and operating. Attendance was somewhat lowex than anticipated, but this was likely a result of lack of awareness on the part of the public. Gunderman suggested that a letter be written to Mr. David Conover of School District 621 notifying him of the Board's interest in beginning discussions on Village use of Irondale's skating rinks and implementation of afree-skating area at Highview for the 1973-7~ skating season. Snowmobile Trails Cook explained to the Board that he had been discussing informally with representatives From the Citizens Study Committee the establishment of trail systems including snowmobile trails within the Village. He asked if the Park Board would wish input into the proposals for a trail system. The Board discussed the matter and requested that George Carlson of the Ramsey County Snowmobile Patrol and the President of the New Brighton