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DRAFT May 7, 2018 Page 3 • Clark Gooder states to the committee that he thinks it would be best to do the trail as a “complete” project and table the trail until they have all the funds. • Andrew Levi mentions to the committee that he recommends they look more into the hard courts vs. replacing some of the playgrounds as hard courts would give older children something to do and fill some of the age gap, • Abby Haworth states she would like to see the trail extended from Apollo to 4th street as she believes this will help with safety and mentions creating pickle ball courts using basketball half courts and if that would be something to consider. • Pat Huleman states that Rick DeGardner mentioned in the past they might place pickle ball courts in the Athletic Complex so there could eventually be some. • John Nordland states he likes the idea of extending the park and trail system. He stated people really like Lino Lakes for the trail system and that part of the city usually gets forgotten about. • Kelly Jo McDonald agrees that extending the trail system to that part of the city would be good. • Clark Gooder suggest having a booth at Corn Roast where people can talk with Park & Recreations about what the Committee has done with the budget and what they hope future funds would go to. • Andrew Levi mentioned that the Committee should plan ahead for next year. Being proactive in planning what projects need to be done incase City Council gives them money again. • Rick DeGardners informed the Committee that he doesn’t know for sure if City Council will budget money again but that the Council budgets in June/July. He would recommend the committee analyze & prioritize now incase funding is given. 8. New Business Birch Park Playground Equipment Project was discussed and photos of what the park will look like was presented to the Committee. Installation will be June 23, 2018 with certified park installer. Committee approved the plan. Park Board Comments: • Pat Huelman asks Rick about staying with one product vender for all parks and if that would make it easier for repairs and such. • Rick stated that he liked the completive pricing when using different venders. Also noted that sometimes they can’t always go with the same product vender for each park as it depends on the needs for the park and what is being done.