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l 9-7 7 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Parks, Recreation and Environmental Commission was called to order Monday, July 2, 1979 at 8:00 P.M. by Co-Chairman Shaughnessy. Members �esent: Johnson, Scherer, Shaughnessy, Cheesebotrough,Ctouse. Members absent: Foster, jdahl . Mayor Karth and Council Liason Zelinka were also present. . Scherer moved to approve the minutes of the June 4th, 1979 meeting. Mr. Crouse seconded the motion. Motion declared passed. Mr. Crouse moved to approve the minutes of the ,tune 11 , 1979 meet+mg. Mr. Scherer seconded the motion. Motion declared passed. Kitten Ball Tournament. Two gentlemen requested the use of Lino Park for a Kitten Ball Tournament July 14 and 15 and also requested a beer permit. They explained this was to be a VFW sanctioned tournament. It was explained that the group holding the tournament would have to provide the Council with a letter from the Commander of the VFW stating this was a VFW function and naming the manager or person who would be responsible. The letter should also state that the VFW in- surance and bond would cover this function. A $50.00 clean-up deposit will also he r-luired but returned when the grounds were returned to satisfactory conditimn. Mr. Zelinka said the letter should be at Council Monday July 9, 1979 and the Council will consider the request then. Mr. Zelinka told the Board of the Council actions regarding the actions of the June 4th and June Ilth requests. The Council authorized the expenditure of $1200 in planning the All - Season Park Building and application of the LAWCON grant. It was the general feeling of the Council that they should wait and see if the grant has a chance before authorizing release any further funds. Mr. Zelinka said the Council feels this particular Park Board is jwing a lot of initiative and common sense.and it working hard to formulate City Park Plans. Mr. Zelinka said the (ROuncil will consider the payment of Mileage for Boord members in the 1980 .budget. He doubted mileage would be paid retroactive. Mr. Zelinka said Mr. Schneider authorized the expenditure for a sprayer to spray weeds in the Parks. It should be noted that this expenditure was in view of other park expenditures and will not add to the Park budget. Mr. Crouse explained to the Board all that was bnvolved in preparing the LAWCON grants and explained he had help from Mrs. Liljdahl , Mrs. Anderson and Mr. Volk. The grant request was submitted June 29, 1979 and the Board should know in September of October how the application is proceeding. Plat - Bloom's Addition. The Park reviewed the plat, Bloom's Addition. Mr. Johnson moved to accept cash in lieu of land for Park dedication. Mr. Scherer seconded the motion. Motion declared passed. Other Business Mr.Cheeseborough asked what happened to the petition from the Shenandoah residents requesting completior, of Shenandoah park. The Clerk said this was the first she had heard of it. ,1-1"` Crouse moved that the petition regarding a park in Shenandoah be reviewed and the Board _'Dmmendsthe park be impleminted or the Council determine the date when the park will be completed to the Park Boards satisfaction. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. Motion declared passed. Mr. Sherer moved to accept the 5 Year Park Aciton Plan as prepared for the LAWCON Grant ap- plication.and forward it to the Planning and Zoning Board for inclusion in the Comprehensive