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March 18, 1974 The regular meeting of the Park, Recreational and Enviornmental Board was called to order at 8:05 p.m. by Chairman McGeary. Members present Brisson, Clausen, Kendall, Kent, LeTourneau, Resch. Mr. :McLean, Council liaison was also present. Mr. Kent moved to approve the minutes of the February 18, 1974 meeting as written. Seconded by Mr. Clausen. Motion carried. The mans of Sunrise Park were given to ^Mrs. Kendall and Mr. Clausen. These members were given this Park area for study and recommendations. These maps are small and larger ones will be available later from the- City Engineer. mr. McLean had obtained large maps of the Hall property. These were given to tar. Kent and Mr. Resch. They will be studing this area for possible improvements. Mrs. Brission and Mrs. LeTourneau were given a set of the Comprehensive Land Use "!:aps to be used in their study of the overall need for future Park sites . 1r. McLean presented the overall Comprehensive Land Use Map as drawn by "Mr. Starr. He noted the land that will be included in the Anoka County Open Space Program. He reported on the meeting with the Anoka County Commissioners and the final agree- ment worked out in reference to the golf course. The Commissioners agreed with the Resolution and Exhibit A with the exception of the 342 acres of the golf course. The City will not support the taking of the golf course, but neither uill they oppose. The decision on this will remain with the County Park Board. Fie made note of the existing Parks and pointed out the areas of proposed Parks in conjunction with future development. The Clerk had supplied a copy of the 1974 Park Budget. Mr. McGeary went through this with the Board members. Mr. McGeary presented maps to the members showing the location of a fence to be installed at the Lino Park. This fence will be set back from Lake Drive and the area will be used for parking. There will be a truck entrance and a narrow turn- style type entrance for pedestrians. This type of entrance will keep snowmobiles and motorcycles out of the Park area. One bid for the fence from North Suburban had been received in the amount of $2250.00. Several more are expected. These will be presented to the Council for consideration and acceptance. The Board would prefer to have this fence installed before any sod or landscaping is done within the Park area for protection. Mr. Clausen said the next area to be considered for a fence is the Sunrise Park area. He and Mrs. Kendall had spent several hours at the Park talking to Mrs. Billik. She tells them that cars and motorcycles are tearing the ball diamonds to `nits. Mr. McGeary asked for a motion to present this fence nroj&ect to the Council for action. Mrs. LeTourneau moved to recommend to the Council that the low bid be accepted and the fence installed at the Lino Park. Seconded by Mr. Clausen. Motion carried.