HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980 08-20 Federal grant finally approved for the North Hazelwood Park THE REVIEW Federal grant finally approved
For the North Hazelwood Park
Federal funds totaling $61,000 have The site is bounded by Hazelwood
Teen awarded to the city of Maplewood to Street, County Road C, part of un-
levelop North Hazelwood Park at 2696 developed Kennard Street and private
lazelwood St. residences on Beam Avenue.The land has
The funds are being awarded under the a 15-acre lake.
.and and Water Conservation Fund When it is completed,the park will have
irogram,which was worked on by U.S. a picnic area, soccer fields, a football
Sep.Bruce F.Vento(D-St.Paul). field,trails,parking and lighting.
"With the high cost of gasoline and The federal contribution will be sup-
possibility of future energy shortages,it's plemented by state and city funds.Total
more important than ever before that project cost is estimated at$122,000.The
people be able to relax and enjoy leisure state will will provide 030,125 and the city
activities in their own neighborhoods," will contribute $30,675 for the park
Vento said. development.
Earlier this year, President Jimmy
The 40-acre park site is next to the Carter placed a hold on the granting of
former Hazelwood Elementary School, federal funds for projects like North
which was recently purchased by Health Hazelwood Park. The reins have now
Resources Inc.,the parent corporation of been loosened,allowing the granting of
St.John's Hospital. the federal dollars. `/9 ,