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May 7, 1979 The regular meeting of the Park Board was called to order at 8: 11 p.m. , May 7, 1979, by Ina Liljedahl , Chairman. Members present: Tom Shaughnessy, Peter Scherer, Charles Cheesebrough and Council liaison Richard Zelinka. Members absent: Larry Crouse, Gary Foster, Ken Johnson. Don Volk and Hank Amundsen, from the Lino Lakes Lion's Club, were also present. Mr. Scherer moved that the Park Board approve the minutes of the last regular meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Shaughnessy. Motion declared passed. Mr. Amundsen presented a description of the proposed shelter for Lino Park, to be donated by the Lino Lakes Lion' s Club. The shelter measures 24 x 40, is all metal , prefinished, with posts set in concrete (a concrete slab will be poured this summer) . The shelter meets the building inspector's requirements and a permit has been issued. The proposed location in the park is up towards the front, either to the north or south side, depending on which side the Park Board would eventually want to expand the playground equipment. Mr. Shaughnessy moved the Park Board recommend the proposed shelter as is , providing it is located in such a way as to not interfere with present equipment in the park, to the Council for final approval at their next meeting, May 14. Motion seconded by Mr. Scherer. Motion declared passed. Mr. Volk presented for consideration the rough plans for an all-season building to be erected in the Municipal Park. Mr. Volk suagested a site in the west central area of the park as being most suitable for the split-entry design of the building. The lower level would make use of the dip in the topography of the park there. It would be located near the present parking lot, making it accessible but not surrounded by cars. The site of the future pleasure rink was discussed in connection with this. It had previously been decided to put this in the low area so as to utilize a spot unsuitable for anything else. The problem of water supply for the skating rink was also considered, in terms of running a hose or underground connection from the present well , or putting in a new well . Capacity of the present well , costs, and future expansion needs were considered. Suaaestions and additional facets of the plan were discussed: --Mr. Scherer suggested the neeting room, measuring 24 x 30 on the plans , be enlarged by 6 or 8 feet (24 x 38) for general convenience and possible future needs. Mr. Zelinka felt that the room as is would be sufficient for athletic group meetings , if this was to be its function; he also suggested that if neces- sary a wider (30 x 30) rather than longer (24 x 38) room would be better. --There are two exits and entrances for each level ; Mrs. 'Liljedahl felt that there should be a ramp as well as steps on the upper level . --It is not possible to gain access to the rest of the building from any of the outside facilities ; there are also provisions for handicapped facilities. --Mr. Volk estimated that the total cost of the all-season building would run approximately $50,000. He indicated that this was just a general plan, and an n exterior would need to be decided on, as well as interior decoration and furn- ishings. He felt that the lower level would probably be cinder block, and that there are a number of maintenance-free exteriors available for the rest of the building. Mr. Zelinka brought up the point that since it would be a public