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Draft January 7 , 2019 <br /> Richard Jensen asked about the land in the diagram presented regarding the Recreation <br /> Complex Discussion and asked if the City owned the land around it . DeGardner stated <br /> that it is zoned rural and consists of 10 acres , which is the minimum lot size for rural <br /> districts . <br /> Pat Mahr, President of Central Lakes Little League, stated that they would move a chunk <br /> of their group over to the complex to play games 6 - 7 days a week (he provided an idea <br /> of what teams would play) . They would still use the other fields Lexington, Rice lake <br /> elementary, etc . He said what would be key is to get the concession stand as that is how <br /> they keep the prices low and give provide funds for their on-going operations . <br /> DeGardner asked Mahr how many Lino Lakes Kids play for their Legue and Mahr <br /> replied about 80% . DeGardner asked Mahr to get a total number to him so they have it . <br /> Gooder stated that the Recreation Complex is definitely needed. <br /> 7 . New Business <br /> 7A. Approval of 2019 Park Board Meeting Calendar <br /> The 2019 Park Board Meeting Calendar was approved as presented . <br /> 7B . Review Woods Edge Park Master Plan <br /> Bailey Krause and Jason Amberg from WSB presented the plans for Woods Edge Park <br /> which will be located behind the YMCA. They are looking for approval of the Master <br /> Plan. <br /> Phase 1 has an estimated budget of $286 , 000 (see Phase 1 handout slide) . On the slide the <br /> red dotted line is the center themed playground area that is in the shape of a basswood <br /> leaf. The white line indicates walk ways . There is a loop that will lead to the fort building <br /> area/natural play area that includes general landscaping . This is what gets us to the <br /> estimated budget. Would like approval for the plan. <br /> DeGardner asked WSB to explain the Natural Play Area in more detail . The Natural Play <br /> Area will consist of stumps to jump across, tree branches to build forts , a log balance <br /> beam, etc . WSB designs shows using natural elements to repurpose plant material from <br /> the area as well as encourage kids to design and use their imagination. <br /> Jason stated that they would send the Natural Play Area out for bid to contractors as <br /> alternate bid. Possibly city staff could help create the Natural Play Area. <br /> The $286 , 000 estimated cost will be taken out from the park dedication fees for <br /> residential development for this area. Due to the limited budget a boardwalk area will not <br /> Page 2 <br />