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January 4 , 1982 The regualr meeting of the Lino Lakes Park Board was called to order by ^` Chairman LeBlond with the following members present ; Scherer, Volk, K. Johnson. Absent ; R. Johnson, Arntzen, Flannery. The minutes from the December 7 , 1982 meeting had not been typed as yet , Mrs . LeBlond asked if Mrs . Sullivan was to be present at this meeting and Mr. Volk said , yes . Since she had not arrived, the C . I .P. was considered. The decisions that had been made at the last meeting was discussed. Mr. Volk suggested that in consideration of the financial unstability of the City , he felt it would be wise to trim the proposed expenditures beginning in 1983 . There was discussion of the proposed fencing of the ball fields in Sunrise Park. Three fields will be fenced at an approximate cost of $5 ,000 . 00 each. This is proposed to be done in 1983 . Mrs . Sullivan arrived and discussion of the C . I .P. was suspended. Mrs . Sullivan presented her proposals for the development of Shenandoah Park with discussion of the holding pond area as to size and location. Mrs . Sullivan suggested that the Tot Lot be the only area fenced. She also suggested that the ditch be broadened out in order to be less dangerous . She pointed out the trike trial , unstructured ball field and some area for parking. Mrs . Sullivan noted that this is not drawn to scale . Mr. Schumacher asked if the holding pond could be used for a skating rink in the winter and Mr. Volk felt it would make a beautifull skating area. Mr. Volk asked Mrs . Sullivan to draw this park to scale - it gives him a much better idea of where things are to go when he starts working in the park. He would also ask that the configuragion of the park be noted on her drawings . On discussion the Country Lakes Park, Mr. Volk pointed out that there have been several areas of historical significance found in the area and these will have to be located before the roads can be located . The areas are not to be disturbed. Mrs . Sullivan will check with the Engineers and Mr. Karth on the exact shape and size of the park in Shennandoah. She took the maps that were available . Discussion returned to the C . I .P. Mr. Volk reported that he had changed some of the dollar figures and moved some of he planned expenditures forward. The various expendiutures in the several parks were discussed as to their priority rating and some changes were made in some areas . Mr. Volk reported on the upgrading of Lake Drive by the Anoka and the possible affect some of the drainage could have on Lino Park. Mr. Volk discussed the proposed full time Park person that he hopes to have on board by April . He felt this would be a fantastic addition to the staff and also be of tremendous assistance to the Park Board.