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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