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CITY OF LINO LAKES PARK BOARD MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 6, 1994 George stated that he had been bike riding in the area and asked about the raised area he had noticed. George asked if there were any limitations to this area. Marty stated maybe a boardwalk could go on it. George then asked if it was possible to put chips on it. Marty though it would be considered fill on top of a wetland. Pam asked George when he had been on the raised area and wondered what it would be like in April. George feels because we are committed to a boardwalk maybe we should reconsider this raised area. Brian asked what can be done and how does it fit into the development plans. Mr. Lindy suggested that we should discuss this with Kirk Corson. Member Lane asked if we have to span the creek. Marty thought there was a culvert there. George and Marty will meet and look this area over. Marty said a peninsula will be a good addition to the park but he is proceeding carefully. Brian thinks we should use the narrowest area as possible but feels it should be further south so the park gets used. Amy said it was a passive wild life area and it will be a great addition to the park area. There was discussion on an open space in the center of the .� development that playground equipment could be placed and maintained by the residents in the area. George stated that in the past we have not asked developers to do this and he feels that we would be setting a precedence. There was discussion on mini parks. Brian had comments pertaining to national standards. Marty stated that national standards are not set in stone and the park board would know about any changes that would be made. Joe voiced concerns about the construction in the Brandywood area and kids playing in the streets. He also stated there were problems in the Baldwin area. Pam asked what happens to the mini park when all the parks are completed. Amy then explained her thoughts behind having a mini park. George said that people already have their own play structures in their yards. Joe said the kids in the Baldwin area will play in the streets regardless of what they have in their yards. Marty' s said he hears concerns from the engineers. They want to know who is going to pay for the utilities and other costs incurred in creating mini parks. Joe voiced that he does not want to see happen in Lino Lakes that has happened in Minneapolis. Brian asked if we could just proceed with a partial purchase. Marty responded no, she wants to sell the whole area at one time. RECREATION COMPLEX UPDATE: Marty stated that he has not done too much on the recreation complex because the Planning and Zoning Board and the City Council were going to be meeting to discuss the growth and development of Lino Lakes. He wanted to wait and see what was going to be decided before proceeding.