NEWS RELEASE CITY OF SAULT STE. MARIE ************************* Staff recommendation for MacDonald Park playground equipment to be presented at public meeting SAULT STE.

NEWS RELEASE

CITY OF SAULT STE. MARIE

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Staff recommendation for MacDonald Park playground equipment to be presented at public meeting

SAULT STE. MARIE, ON -The Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee (PRAC) is hosting a public meeting to review information and research gathered by City staff regarding the proposed addition of playground equipment on greenspace at MacDonald Park, located at the end of Marconi Street.

Public Meeting – MacDonald Park Playground Equipment Monday, June 17, 2013, 5 to 7 p.m. Council Chambers, Level 3, Civic Centre, 99 Foster Drive, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

The public will have the opportunity to review information presented to members of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee and comment on the staff recommendation.

Individuals or groups who wish to address PRAC at this meeting should e-mail their name(s) and contact information in advance of the meeting.

Requests can also be forwarded in writing to the Community Services Department, 99 Foster Drive, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 5N1.Community member presentations will be limited to five minutes in length.

A copy of the MacDonald Park Playground Equipment Report can be viewed in advance of the meeting either on the City website or at the Community Services Department office, Level 2, Civic Centre, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

The proposed project was brought forward to City Council through a citizen’s offer of a financial donation towards the purchase of playground equipment to be installed at MacDonald Park.

For additional information, please contact the City of Sault Ste. Marie Community Services Department at 705-759-5310.

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