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Park Board <br /> October 7, 2020 <br /> Page 2 <br /> There was no one present for Open Mike . Open Mike was closed. <br /> 6. REVIEW PARK AND TRAIL FUND <br /> Rick DeGardner, Director of Public Services, reviewed the Park and Trail Fund. In 2018 , <br /> the City Council began to allocate general fund dollars for park and trail development <br /> which resulted in a cash influx of $ 500, 000 . In 2019 and 2020, the City Council <br /> allocated $ 90 , 000 to the Park and Trail Fund. For the 2021 budget, there currently are <br /> not any dollars allocated for the Park and Trail Fund. He summarized recently completed <br /> park improvements which included a full- size tennis court and paved trails at Arena <br /> Acres Park and new playground equipment at Sunrise Park.- The Apollo Drive Trail was <br /> initially considered, but the Park Board decided that it did not make sense to continue . <br /> Mr. DeGardner explained there was a $ 14, 000 cost associated with the preparation of <br /> plans and specifications for the Apollo Drive Trail . Mr. DeGardner informed the board <br /> the 12'�` Avenue Trail project has been completed and the project' s cost was estimated to <br /> be $25 , 000 under budget. Mr. DeGardner explained with the surplus of funds from the <br /> completion of the 12t' Avenue Trail project, the undesignated fund balance is <br /> approximately $250 , 000 . He explained, since the City Council is currently reviewing the <br /> 2021 budget, he suggested the Park Board review the Park and Trail Fund and determine <br /> if there are any specific projects the Park Board would like the City Council to consider. <br /> Chair Huelman stated constructing a park next to the new water tower in Lino Lakes <br /> would make a lot of sense since there is a local need in that part of the community. He <br /> explained there is a need within the parks system for hard courts and there is a great <br /> opportunity to construct a hard court on that piece of ground. He concluded starting the <br /> park could be integrated into the larger recreational complex design. <br /> Mr. Gooder agreed. <br /> Mr. DeGardner said the City Council is interested in developing six pickle balls courts , <br /> two tennis courts, and a full-size basketball court south of the fire station. If the City <br /> decided to develop the property to the south of the park, the park would fit well within <br /> that area. He explained there are currently designated funds for the development of the <br /> PIPrecreation complex . Furthermore, there is a potential opportunity to utilize some of the <br /> dedicated park dollars from the recently approved Nadeau Acres to construct the park. <br /> This possible opportunity will be discussed further with the City Council at the next <br /> budget meeting. <br /> Mr. Gooder suggested all members review the packets from a couple of months ago and <br /> try to prioritize the various park and trail opportunities so that the board can begin <br /> utilizing the funds . <br /> Chair Huelman agreed. He suggested each member forward to Rick or himself a list of <br /> park and trail recommendations so the board can continue the conversation and set a <br /> criteria for establishing priorities . He reminded the board designated funds are dollars <br /> received from specific projects that are intended to be spent within those <br /> communities/neighborhoods . In some cases, the funds may be utilized near the <br /> DRAFT MINUTES <br />