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Park Board <br />October 7, 2020 <br />Page 5 <br />Mr. DeGardner said there may be room to install a pickle ball court. However, he <br />explained, he viewed courts as serving the Lino Lakes community regionally more so <br />than residentially. There are eight tennis courts at Centennial Middle School for <br />residents to utilize for pickle ball and tennis. Mr. DeGardner suggested the Park <br />Board determine whether or not hard court surfaces should be integrated in the Lino <br />Lakes park system and if so, begin identifying which parks would receive hard courts. <br /> <br />Mr. Kusterman explained part of the reason for suggesting the implementation of <br />hard court surfaces is due in part to the closure of the YMCA. With the YMCA’s <br />closure, the elder generation has been out of play in regards to pickle ball. He <br />acknowledged the tennis courts at Centennial Middle School, but questioned if the <br />courts can be repurposed for pickle ball. <br /> <br />Chair Huelman agreed with Mr. DeGardner and restated some parks will remain <br />neighborhood parks. However, he said Lino Park is currently a destination type park <br />with its large parking lot, central location, and frequent use by the public. <br /> <br />Mr. Jensen commented the shelter should not be moved as it is in a perfectly good <br />area where parents have good sightlines of their kids. <br /> <br />Mr. Nordlund preferred Concept #1. He stated the location of the park shelter would <br />work well there for Blue Heron Days. <br /> <br />Mr. Gooder liked the placement of the shelter on Concept #1. He suggested planting <br />trees, bushes, or flowers next to the chain-link fence, as depicted in the other <br />concepts, to provide more shade, but also to improve the curb appeal. He wondered if <br />there would be an opportunity to get the community involved in the planting of <br />flowers, etc. to improve the aesthetics of the park. <br /> <br />Mr. DeGardner reviewed the budget and estimated the total project cost would be <br />approximately $300,000. The Park and Trail Fund currently has an undesignated <br />fund balance of roughly $255,000. <br /> <br />Mr. Kusterman stated the importance of the City Council continuing annual funding. <br /> <br />Mr. Gooder asked what the board’s project priorities are for 2021 and the years <br />following. He suggested the board establish their priorities so that they can approach <br />City Council with a plan and be better equipped to request more funds. He concluded <br />the board needs funds because many families move to Lino Lakes for its expansive <br />parks and trails. Furthermore, it is the duty of the Park Board to represent the <br />community and ensure the park system is well maintained. <br /> <br />Chair Huelman restated the importance of taking the next board meeting to establish <br />project priorities and where Lino Park falls within the list, and if the board will ask <br />City Council for additional funds to complete the Lino Park updates. <br /> <br /> <br />APPROVED MINUTES <br /> <br /> <br />