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• Park Board ^� June 2, 1980 Page Two -- to build another rink in addition to the one that is there now. It was toted that there had been two rinks there at one time . There was discusseo on the need for more lighting. The installation of this is in the Capitol Improvement for 1981 . Mr. Schumacher reported that the multiple use of a hockey rink had been presented by Mr. Volk. Mr. Volk explained how this could be done - black- topping the rink service and using this in the summer for tennis courts . This has been done in Columbia Heights . There was some discussion on this with the Park Board asking Mr. Volk to look into this matter. The items that are planned for construction in the five year capital improvement program was discussed. This includes a hockey rink in both Sunrise and Lino Park for 1981 . Mr. Scherer suggested that perhaps the combination of a hockey rink and tennis court should be checked in further. Mr. Volk is to have a report on this for the July agenda . The Country Lakes Park was discussed next . Mr. Ken Candiotti just came to listen in order to find out what is being planned for that park. There was some discussion on the survey done by Mr. Steven Wells . Mrs . Liljedahl informed the people this was an independent survey done by Mr. Wells . The replies to this survey was consulted. Mrs . Liljedahl told the people that the park planned in this area is a City Park, not just a ieighborhood park. This is also to be a passive park, there are no plans for ball fields , hockey ring, etc. Just picnic tables , boat launch, beach, walking trails , etc. Mr. Schumacher recommended some of these responses be summarized. The highest item was 56 responses for bike trails , Mr. Volk reported on the assistance that has been offered from the Marine Reserve . There is also some direction on this park that will be needed from the Corps of Enginners There was discussion on the 15 boats that could be launched at that park. Some of the people felt , -this many boars were on that lake there would be nor room for water skiers . There was much discussion on this point . This is to be a City Park and will be patrolled by the Police Department . The conflict that could develop between the fishermen and sweimers and the water skiers was pointed out . It was pointed out that this plan could be adjusted. Mrs . Lilejahl pointed out that this plan was developed for the purpose of a LAWCON Grant application and at this point in time , there is no assurance that this City will get the gant . Someone questioned the area to be dredged and Mr. Schumacher said he felt that apprixunately 300 feet . Mr. Schumacher said the North section of the Park would be left as is and the South portion would be landscaped for a picnin area . Someone adked about the installation of a ball field some where in this park - the Park Board felt this park is not to be used for organized ball games .