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'^ June 16, 1975 ry, ' C y The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Park, Recreation and Environmental Commission was called to order at 8:10 P.M. by Chairman Clausen on June 16, 1975. Members present: Hanson, Brisson and McGeary. Members absent: LeTourneau and Resch. Councilman McLean was also present. Mrs. Brisson moved to accept the minutes of the May 29, 1975 meeting as written. Motion seconded by Mr. Clausen, Motion carried. Mr. Clausen introduced Mr. Rodney Hanson to all members of the Park Commission as he is a new member replacing Mrs. Betty Kendall , who resigned earlier. Mr. Clausen read a letter he received from the Anoka County Council of Economic Opportunity, Inc. regarding fees charged and the effect this may have on low income persons. It was the feeling of the Park Commission that since the City does not charge any fees for use of the parks that this letter need not be passed to the council and the Clerk was asked to inform the Chairperson of the CAP as such. Mr. McLean advised the Commission that the 6 & 7th holes on the golf course have been rebuilt and that the county is now working on the clubhouse. The County has agreed to manage the golf course for one more year and then the City will have the option of taking over management. At the present time the County is not charging green fees as the course is not completly finished but they will be imposing the green fees ($2.25) in the near future. Mr. McLean advised the Commission to start thinking about the eventual take-over of the golf course and the "pros and cons" to such an acquisition. The meeting was continued at 8:20 P.M. until 9:10 P.M. to give the Park Commission members an opportunity to visit all the City Parks and to get a better idea of what needs to be done in each park. Upon returning, Mr. Warren Gessler was waiting to discuss the condition of Lino Park. Mr. Gessler is the coach of the Babe Ruth League that uses Lino Park. Mr. Gessler wanted to know when the park would be ready for use this year. He was reminded of the weather and the problems that the City Crews have had in getting an opportunity to mow due to all the rain. The parking lot at Lino Park will be blacktopped as soon as the contractor can get a crew in their. It has been graded and staked and parking stakes have been Out in to keep cars out of the proposed parking lots. It was noted that one of the stakes had been removed and motorcycles and horses have been driven through the park and the ball diamonds. The Road Dept. will be instructed to post "No motorized vechiles or horses" signs at both Lino Park and the Hall Park. Mr. Gessler was asked to instruct all players and spectators to please keep their cars in the designated parking areas only. Mr. Gessler was asked where the Hollywood Bases were being kept that the Lions Club donated for Lino Park. He said that they were being kept by . himself or Mr. Hanson. Mr. McLean reminded him that the bases were City Property and that they should be returned to the City Hall at the end of the season for storage.