Park Build

We will be doing the Rum River Meadows Park build August 6th. The letters went out and the papers have published information. We have a good start of volunteers but could always use more. Here is what we need from the letter that went out to local residents.

City of Isanti Citizen-

The City of Isanti Park & Recreation Department is requesting your help! We are constructing a new park in the southwest corner of our City in between South Passage and Rum River Drive SW called “Rum River Meadows Park”. This park will have a 2 to 5 year old play equipment, 5 to 12 year old play equipment, picnic tables, swings, swinging bench, and lots of fun. The Community Build for Riverside Park is August 6, 2005 starting at 7am, hopefully ending at 3pm (ish). We are building rain or shine!

The following are ways that you can help:
- We need at least 20 volunteers.
Volunteer shifts:
-7am to 11am
-11am to 3pm
Types of volunteers:
-Building the structure.
-1st Aid, refreshment, sign in and information area
-The day before (08.06.05) we need help unloading the truck and inventorying the equipment; and digging holes.
-Equipment (please mark your name on your tools!!):
-wheelbarrow. -3/8 inch drive sockets & wrenches (also 9/16 & 1/4inch)
-shovels -tape measures
-hand levels -step ladders
-vise grips -utility knives
-cordless power drill -pitchforks
-generator -power saw
-skid loader with an auger bit
If you can let me know what you plan to bring, it will help in planning.

Refreshments, Snacks and Lunch will be provided for the volunteers as a way to thank you.

Please let me know if you are able to help, loan equipment, etcetera to help this day become spectacular. To call: 444.7158 or e-mail: Council Member George Wimmer george.wimmer@genesiswireless.us, or Myself at 444.5512 cvita@ci.isanti.mn.us.