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(2) April 15, 1974 Mr. Clausen moved to present these recommendations to the Council. Seconded by Mrs. LeTourneau. Motion carried. Mr. Lee Starr was introduced to the Board. He had been invited to attend this meeting in or&r to give the Board some direction for lang range planning of the Park facilities for the City. Mr. Starr explained the process from the start to the final construction. He presented the Park Plan of Mendota Heights and gave the history of that City's efforts to upgrade and equip their Parks. The Board had some questions as to the topography of our Park areas. It was suggested that an aerial map would help. The Clerk was asked to contact the Anoka County Surveyor and ask for three (3) prints of the aerial photographs of the Hall Property and Sunrise Park. There was also some discussion on the tree stumps that were dumped on the back of the Hall property. It was suggested that a wood chopper be used to make these into wood chips that could be used as a surface for the bike path. Mr. '•IcLean will discuss this with the Council. The Board discussed the need for maintenance of the Parks and diamonds of the coming summer months. The general consensus of the Board was that a part time person should be hired for the summer. His only responsibilities would be to clean, mow and care for the Parks. The Board thought that this could be handled by one person working about 3]n days per week. A Job Description will be written for this position. The board also requested more patrols by the Police Department. They suggested that this be done at irregular intervals and times in order to be more effective. The Lino Park area will be sodded and seec?ed as soon as tie fence is installed. One of the duties of the person hired will to see to :eater sprinklers at this site. The Clerk was asked to check with Mr. Backlin as to the availibility of water at that Park. The Clerk had received two requests for use of the ball diamonds. There was discussion on the proper procedure as to who does and who does not use the diamonds. The Board decided that all requests for use of the ball diamonds will have to be in the Clerk's office by May 20, 1974. These requests will then be discussed at the May meeting. The little League will have preference. All requests for use by residents of Lino Lakes will be considered first. In the future all reauests for the use of the ball diamonds must be in by May 1, of that year and requests for the use of the Hockey rinks must be in by December 1. Fir. Clausen so moved. Seconded by Mr. Kent. 'lotion carried. Mr. Clausen moved to adjourn at 10:05 p.m. Seconded by Mrs. Brisson. Aye. 1*1MN