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October 5 , 1981 Park Board The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Park Board was called to order on October 5 , 1981 , by Chairman LeBlond with the following members present ; Volk, R. Johnson , K. Johnson. Absent ; Scherer, Flannery , Arntzen. Mrs . LeBlond noted that these meetings had been scheduled to open at 7 : 00 P .M. for' the purpose of discussing the CIP . The minutes of the September meeting were discussed (they were incomplete due to faulty recording on the tape) . Mrs . LeBlond asked if there were any additions to these minutes . The general consensus of the members was there had been discussion of the use of Lino Park by private parties for personal parking. It had been requested to check for Ordinance provisions covering this type of action. The Park Board requested that minutes be mailed out at least a week before the meeting . Also , be sure the Board members get copies of the Council minutes . Mr. K. Johnson moved to approve as corrected. Seconded by Mr. Volk. Motion carried unanimously . Mr. Volk presented the plans for the proposed bath house for the Country Lakes Park. He pointed out some changes in the plans . Mr. Volk said he would have copies of the final plans showing the elevations for the next Board meeting. There was discussion on the possibility of levying a small charge for the use of the beach and bathhouse to off set the cost of a life guard. Representatives of the Centennial Little League were present . They were here to discuss Fields 1 9 4 at Sunrise Park. They are asking for fences to be installed down the lst and 3rd base lines and for bleachers to be installed. They have presented a request to the Lino Lakes Lions Club asking for donations to assist in the cost of this equipment. These men also offered assistance in the cleaning of the fields by parents of the players . The representatives had some criticism of the existing parking facilities and presented some suggestions for moving some posts to allow for additiona= parking. Mr. Volk noted that the City has a development plan prepared for that park and pointed out the area that will be used for additional parking. The length of the fences along the base lines was discussed - the Repre- sentatives felt the fences were too short and should be extended some 3 to 4 feet . The general upkeep of the fields was discussed with Mr. Volk pointing out that the fields are mowed and dragged on a regular basis or at least twice a month as personnel is available . Mr. Volk felt the concerns of these person was legimate and he plans to attend a Lions meeting to discuss this with them. Mr. Volk reported on the Dedicated Funds . There is $87 ,091 . 00 in the fund at this time and this is a current figure .