Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-05-16

Il would "See that everything b
done to put the program into be-
ing during I9lT." The action was
taken in response To q letter BY
Hugh Schuck. chairman Of tho
playground committee, and to dele
CATION presentation Of the issue nc
the Monday meeting.
Nothing Tor ROndo
Il was disclosed at the meeting
that Comptroller Joseph Mitchell
had hudgcted only $4,000 for
rccrcAtionRl purposes from funds
made available by passage Of the
recent amendment on tax hmita-
ton. and that the stated intention
Of spending this new fund for
maintenance Of present play areas
again left the Rondo community
without any consideration whatso-
ever.
Final ALLEGATION Of this money
lay In the hands Of Commissioners
Robert Y, Peterson, an elective Of
AciRl, and Erneat W. Johnson,
superintendent Of parks and play
grounds,
Tuesdays meeting with Comp
troller Mitchell brought out the
fact that the budget for parks and
Playground had been increased
from S77,O00 10 siBs,7sA plus the
new $4,000 fund during Mitchella
administration. BUT THAT ALLO-
CATION oF FAIRGROUNDS
FUNDS FOR THE RoNDo COM
MUNITY REMAINED THE
SAME, NAMELY. NOTHING.
Unfair 20 children
The playground delegation win
recommend TO the committee that
this gross discrimination against
the Rondo community be brought 10
the attention Of the people Of Saint
Paul. mo fairminded person
could possibly agree to this dIa.
elimination a.ainAt the children Of
our community" said Mr.. Schuck.
lie added that the fight for fair
consideration Of both the "Short
Term" and the Long Term" pro-
grams would be carried 10 the
proper public officials and 10 the
people an well. BudRetary con-
SidSrAtion for playground spend
Ing during ioAs will be taken up
during July. according 10 Mitchell.
officials In positions primarily
responsible for continuation Of the
present unfair policy are Ernest
w. johnson, superintendent %
Playground. Robert ". Peterson,
commissioner Of parks and play.
grounds. and Joseph Mitchell,
comptroller.
Delegates at tho Monday meeting
were Mr.. Schuek, Frank Boyd and
Ezra Laury; at the Tuesday meet
ing, Mrs. Thomas Neal, Myrtle
Garden, Mr.. Schuck, Mr. Boyd and
Mr.. LAury.
Critical Need
Following IL tho text Of the let
ter submitted 10 Peterson and %
tho Mayors commission!
THE urgent need of the RoBd0
Community for q public play
ground and swimming pool has
long been recognized. To-day. be-
cause nothing has been done In
the past, the need has become eriti-
cal 10 the health and happiness Of
our children and 10 the community
bsttsrmsnt.
I'VE hold that a. citizens 0f
Saint Paul who contribute 10 the
general welfare u the City we are
entitled 10 equal consideration for
our children with those Of any
other section. We love our chill.
dTen ~ much ~ other parents love
theirs. We are glad that other
parents already have advantages
for their children that We hereby
request. but We also want such adj
yRntagss for our children.
Therefore. we respectfully pre-
sent the following Short Term
and Long Term programs TO be
instituted al the Hollow --- that
block bounded by Kent, Maekubln,
Central and 81, Anthony. We
recommend the institution 81 the
Short Term program for Inn
mediate use by ths children 0f the
Rondo community, and that Of the
Long Term as soon ~ possible"
short Term Program
~ NATURALIZATION OF the Hollow
playground generally.
l. Provide drainage system for
entire play area.
2. Provide sanitary facilities,
such a. toilets and washing faeill-
ties.
3. Provide drinking water.
I. Repair and maintain fence.
u. Supervision.
I. Playground director on fun
time basis.
2. CaFstaksF on full OF part
time basis.
LOsE Term PTOGFSm
A. Future plans for the Hollow"
I. Purchase rest Of property on
the block.
e. Build swimming pool.
.. Expand and improve play
arSa.
d. Personnel.
!. Swimming pool director on
full tina basis.
Q. playground director on full
tims basis.
q Two assistant directors.