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CITY OF LINO LAKES PARK BOARD MEETING MONDAY, MAY 1, 1995 before the permit requirement came into effect. Amy thank the Lund's for the generous donation to the city and said it was going to be a real benefit to the residents. Pam asked if the neighbors had been told that they were going to do this. Joyce said no. MOTION: Amy moved to entertain the Lund's generous offer and accept it as it stands. There was discussion on whether to include the use of dedicated park funds in the motion. Amy moved to entertain the Lund's generous offer and also okay the additional costs, from dedicated park funds, associated with the trail link. Sharon seconded the motion. The motion was amended and approved unanimously. Joyce wanted to know if the Board would keep them informed as to what was going to be done. Ken said this would have to go to the City Council for final approval because the Park Board is only an advisory board. UPDATES AND OLD BUSINESS SPECIAL REVENUE ACCOUNTS: Marty said at a past Park Board meeting he and Barry discussed special revenue accounts and the board said they wanted a $1000 buffer in the account. Marty explained that a fence was really needed at Rice Lake #3 field and he went before the City Council to get approval on the expenditure. The council approved the expenditure, of the special revenue dollars, but they made it very clear that this was a unique situation, a first time thing, and that they needed to work on a policy for special revenue accounts. Marty wanted the Park Board to know what happened at the Council meeting. He said this was going to have to be looked at when budget time came and if they could show a need the money may be moved to a capitol account. Ken said he couldn't see the money coming from the recreation programs going into capitol improvements now. He said the recreation program is still growing and the money needs to be put back into the programs. Marty said he agrees but he could understand why other departments feel the same way. Pam wanted to know if it was harder to get money if special revenue dollars goes into the general fund account. She felt if the Recreation Department was making the money it should stay in the department. Marty said the City Council looks at it as several departments generating income from taxpayers.