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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 /> <br />6. REVIEW PARK AND TRAIL FUND <br /> <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 />th <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 />th <br />completion of the 12 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 /> <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 /> <br /> Mr. Gooder agreed. <br /> <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 />recreation 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 /> <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 /> <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 />APPROVED MINUTES <br /> <br /> <br />