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L City of Lino Lakes Recreation Focus Committee Meeting Tuesday, June 14, 1994 IN ATTENDANCE: Brian Bourassa, Marty Asleson, Dan Kieger, Ray Weber, Rob Schleicher, Barry Bernstein and Corey Bauer. Marty started the meeting by reviewing what was discussed at the last meeting and teen programming came up. Dan Kieger brought the point up that the teen committee could have a problem with logistics between the separate school districts and could possibly be the committees downfall. Dan Kieger continued to explain that the Centennial group has been organized but if a teen center was built, by the highway, it could service both groups effectively. TEEN FOCUS: Marty showed the committee an article that appeared in the Star and Tribune Newspaper on June 12, 1994 . The article was titled "Parks or Prisons" (see attached. Marty also made copies of a National Recreation and Parks Association survey on youth and what they like to do (see attached) . Marty eluded to the fact if the committee forms a survey it should be broke down into separate age and user groups. Rob Schleicher answered with enthusiasm "lets get started! " Marty brought up the fact that Brandon Young, Lino Lakes Police Officer, would like to work with the teen committee. Brian Bourassa asked when the first meeting would take place and what would be covered at this meeting. Marty asked Rob when would be the best time for this to happen. Dan Kieger mentioned that summer is so busy for everyone, but this should happen before school starts. He also mentioned that one of his children would like to be on the committee. Brian Bourassa stated that Marty should make the primary contact with the interested teen committee members on the list. Brian asked what would happen at the first meeting. Marty said the first meeting would give everyone a chance to meet one another. He also mentioned that this would be the opportunity to gain trust and rapport with this group. Marty stated that a dance would be a lot of work. SURVEY: Ray Weber mentioned the questions should be short and simple. Ray also mentioned that the Comprehensive Park Plan has valuable information within it. Ray asked what would you like to see and get out of a survey. Brian Bourassa is all for a survey, but asked if this was the first item the group should focus on. Dan Kieger said the survey would give the group some additional direction. Ray said the breakdown of the information from the survey is valuable. Marty made reference to the last survey and the information within it. Ray said to build a good survey you must know user groups. He continued by stating he thought the neighborhood groups should be gotten in contact with. Marty mentioned he thought the best way to get in touch with the neighborhood groups was through the Crime Watch Program the Lino City of Lino Lakes