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City of Lino Lakes Park Board Meeting March 4, 1996 and will place a high priority on the projects. Marty said Jeff's partner George Watson will be available in Jeff's absence. Marty said one project he would like Jeff to work on is the Joint Park in Rice Lake Estates with the City of Circle -Pines. Michael Krech is presently working on the base -mapping for this plan. Jim Keinath, Circle Pines city Administrator has indicated that we still do not have language from their attorney. The question Marty pose is does the park board want to proceed with the park plan hope that this stimulates a quicker response to an agreement. Marty said he is starting to feel this is the missing link to further progress. Marty stated he would like to proceed with this approach, or have the park board address the concerns of this neighborhood. He believe that there will be very angry residents if nothing is accomplished this year. He went on to say that since Jeff Schoenbauer has been involved with both cities, in the comprehensive plan process, he would like Jeff to master -plan this park. Jeff knows the issues and personalities on both sides. The options are to proceed with master planning, notify neighborhood of time frame, or refer back to staff for other course of action. Marty would prefer option 1, however, it is a risk. Joe asked if the people that have been calling him are upset and are they aware of what has been going on. Marty said yes. George asked if he wanted to get the neighborhood involved in the process. Marty again responded yes. Marty said he would like a sketch plan done and then go back with a final plan to get residents input and approval of the plan. MOTION: Joe Schmidt made a motion to proceed with the master planning process, not to exceed $2,500, for Rice Lake Estates. Betty Piper seconded the motion and it was approved. Forestry Department - Marty said the Forestry Department is going to do contract planting this year. This will release staff to do 3