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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-05-1981 Park Board Minutes PARK BOARD January, 1981 Minutes but no agenda or packet n Park Board January 5. .428.1 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Park Board was called to order at 7 : 30 P.M. on Janaury 5 , 1981 by Acting Chairman Volk. Members present LeBBll�o$nd, $cherer, Johnson , Foster, Volk . Absent; Crouse, Liljedahl . On considering the minutes of December 7 , 1980 , Mrs . LeBlond asked that it be noted that she had been present at that meeting. The minutes were approved as corrected. Mr. Gary Tuschy was present to discuss and answer questions on a Bond Issue for the development of the parks . Mr. Schumacher explaned that Mr. Tuschy would also discuss the feasibilit of a bond issue. Mr. Tuschy said there are two things that have to be decided - 1) hwat the Park Board wants to do - he would suggest developing a Master Plan for the Parks to establish the needs before the Bond Issue . Then establish a cost estimate and set priorities as to what is needed immediately; 2) Then set up a bonding campaign , this should take about six week. This will take a lot of involvment by the Park Board. A committee must be set up with the duties of this committee to be out- lined by the Park Board. The contacts that must be done all lead up to the vote on the bond issue preferrable not on a general election day . Mr. Tuschy 's firm will put together a schedule for this work. Mr. Scherer asked for Mr. Tuschy 's opinion on the use of a bond issue for the construction of the building that had been propsoed for the City Hall Park. Mr. Volk asked what percentage of voters usually turn out as such an election and Mr. Tuschy said,, ususally a pretty good percentage particularly for park purposes . Mr. Tuschy said a building would be permissable if this is part of the material presented during the campaign . Mrs . LeBlond asked what percentage is need to pass such a bond issue and Mr. Tuschy said, a simple majority . Mr . Volk asked if there have been any special problems in the area of bond issues and Mr. Tuschy said only if people are not informed. The effect such an issue would have on real estate taxes was discussed and Mr. Tuschy said that would depend on the current status of the bond debt of the City. Mr. Tuschy said all this would be researched and would be in a brochure for presentation to the public. Mr. Scherer asked to the cost of running such a campaign and Mr. Tuschy said about $3500. 00 not to include the cost of the Master Plan . This amount is a flat fee - they do not work on a percentage of the bond issue . The many aspects of such a bond issue was discussed with Mr. Tuschy answering questions from the Board members . Mr . Tuschy said a bond issue could be run at the same time as a LAWCON Grant and the bond issue could be used as the matching funds portion . Mr. Volk asked if there was any better time of the year for a bond issue and Mr . Tuschy said either the Spring or the Fall seemed to be best . Park Board January 5,, 1987 Page Two Mr. Volk suggested the Board members think about this for discussion at the February meeting. It was also generally felt that Mrs . Sullivan should be given time to finish her plans for the development of the parks . Mrs . Sullivan presented her report (there is a portion of the tapes at this point I could not understand) Mrs . Sullivan reviewed her work to this point for the benefit of the new members . Also, presented her goals for preserving the land as is and not to destroy the beauty of the land . She presented several areas outside of Lino Lakes that is developed along the lines she is suggest- ing for Country Lakes Park. There was discussion on the manner in which Mrs . Sullivan had suggested for parking - Mr. Volk felt the parking should be more compact - several areas accomadating a numner of cars rather than individual parking spots scattered all around. Mr . Volk felt this would present a problem for the police department in the area of patrolling the area . The first thing to be settled should be the parking lot for the boat launch area . This should be limited to approximately 15 cars and boat trailers . There should be approximately 50 to 75 parking spaces for park users . There was discussion as to where the rest room s should be located - it was generally felt they should be approximately half way between the beach and the playground/picnic areas . Mr. Volk presented Mr. Bob Kline -- a playground equipment salesman . Mr . Kline presented a slide program on various pieces of equipment that is available from his company - the Miracle Park Equipment . All members of the Park Board have copies of the brochure from this company . Mr. Kline presented some of the various park equipment noting the safety factor built into the design . This equipment is constructed of red wood. He noted the combination of wood and-metal in some of the equipment creating an effect of wood construction but with the areas of heavy usage, such as steps , decks , etc. , being constructed of metal for durability . Mr. Volk felt this equipment is excellent as to safety , durability and maintenance . Mr. Kline suggested as an addition to the equipment in Sunrise Park, a wooden structure and add a pony swing and merry-go-round for the pre- schoolers - add a tunnel slide for the older children . The suggested equipment was pointed out in the catalog that was available for each member. In the City Hall Park there should be one area for a tot lot and one area for the school age children . The suggested equipment for each area was discussed , with the fact that this type of equipment can be added to at any time . i Park Board January 5, 1981 Page Three Mr. Volk gave a copy of Mr. Kline 's proposal to members and asked"they take this for consideration at the next Park Board meeting. Mr. Kline was thanked for his time and information . Mr. Volk presented bids he had received - the lumber for the hockey rink had been purchased at a cost of $4200 . 00 . Bids on the carriage bolts ; Midwest Bolt supply - $367 , 47; Minnesota Fastener - 324 . 70 Mr. Foster moved to accept the bid of Minnesota Fastener . Seconded by Mr. Johnson . Motion carried. Mr. Volk reported that to change the lighting at Sunrise Park for the existing lighting to a sodium fixture he had two bids; Rivard Electric - $3872 . 00 and Gopher Electric - 4446 . 00 . Mr . Volk recommended accepting the Rivard Electric bid. Mr. Scherer moved to approve Mr . Volk' s recommendation . Seconded by MR . Foster. Motion carried! Fencing for the outfield at Lino Park was also considered. Mr. Volk reminded the Board members that this is the only Babe Ruth field in the City . 850 feet of 48" high fencing is needed -- Century 3985 . 00; Hanson - 4000 . 00; Metropolitan 4275 . 00 . Mr. Scherer moved to accept the bid form Century Fence . Seconded by Mr. Foster. Motion carried. Mr. Volk recommended the purchase of 200 feet of 4 foot fence for back stops at the hockey rink. He felt this could be purchased from Century Fence for approximately $248 . 00 . This would not be installed . Mrs . �1 LeBlond moved to approve this purcahse. Seconded by Mr . Scherer. Motion carried. Mr. Volk said he has not received bids on the parking lots and the berm installation at Sunrise Park as get . Mr. Johnson moved to request the Council to release for Park Development the $15 ,000 . 00 of dedicated funds for the Hockey Rink .at Lino Park7-04drD for tot lot and playgro A equipment development in the City Parks . Seconded by Mr . Foster. Motion carried. Metting was adjourned.