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• ~ ~:,~~ ,~ PARK BOARD MINUTES- . October 1, 1875 I. Meeting was called to order by Chairperson Gunderman at 8000 p.m. II. Roll calf. - Present: Cook, Dahl, Gunderman, Jasinski, Smith, Sullivan and Tnzeissman. III. Minutes of the September 3, 1875 meeting were approved as submitted, IV. There was no corres~pondance. V. Policy for Naming Parks - No report from Committee. 'ITI. League of Women Voters - Dana Brandt of the New Brighton League of Women Voters presented the Board with the following positiono LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS PARK POSITION April - 1975 The League of Women Voters of Nevr Brighton supports these goals for parks and open space in New Brighton. 1. Providing opportunities for citizen involvement in all phases of parks, including planning, development and continuing operation. 2. Working to set aside sufficient open space within New Brighton (as defined by current national resources, recreation and other amenities. 3. Considering the natural environment when planning and d.evelop~,ng parks and open space --- protecting land, air and water quality during and after development and protecting some areas from develop- ment where necessary or desirable. ~-. Cooperating in joint planning, development and operation when this would help accomplish the above goals and benefit the residents of New Brighton. In addition., the League of Tr?omen Voters supports Neighborhood parks which are more developed than larger parks and which place more emphasis on active recreation,° a continued emphasis on a planting program and landscaping for neighborhood parks. Larger parks which are left more undeveloped and serve to preserve and protect the natural environment. Such parks should be funded by a variety of funding sources and outside funds for these projects should be actively sought. A ~raried park and recreation program vrhich provides activities for every type of resident and coordinates its services with other groups pro- viding similar services.