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PARK BOARD MEETING November 13, 1990 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ray Johnson at 7: 00 PM at Lino Lakes City Hall. Members present were: Ray Johnson, Bob Williams, Ken Johnson, John Baumann, and George Lindy. Absent was Candy Toffoli and Bill Nissen. Staff in attendance were Marty Asleson, Supt. of Parks, Rec & Forestry, and Carole Kohler, Parks Secretary. Don Volk, Director of Public Works attended the latter part of the meeting. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES: Marty Asleson asked that the minutes from the October 1, 1990 meeting be changed with reference to the purchase of the vibratory plow. This plow was purchased by the County, Lino Lakes will be able to use it. The minutes mis-interpreted this as a purchase by the City with matched funds by the County. The minutes were then approved as corrected. OPEN MIKE: Jim Warnest from the Centennial Little League appeared under open mike. He gave the board an update on their Little League program. Mr. Warnest explained the increase in the number of participants next year, they have made some changes. They'll be eliminating the 13 - 15 year old age group and adding an 8 year old coach pitch league. But the program will be a field short next Spring. He was requesting the use of the Birch Park ball field for Monday through Thursday nights for the upcoming ball season. He offered the help and cooperation of all parents in the Little League for any needs we have for maintaining fields, etc. . George Lindy stated that he would prefer to see the parks used for the neighborhood kids only - he doesn't really like to take reservations for the fields. Warnest pointed out that all the other fields in the areas are already being used, and explained that Lexington will be changing a kid's field to an adult field next Spring. Ray Johnson asked if they couldn't use Shenandoah Park as there is already a backstop there. But Warnest says they need both a softball and a baseball field. Ray asked for the general consensus of the board. All agreed that they would like to see the park stay opened to the neighborhood, but recognize the needs of the Centennial Little League. George Lindy made a motion to allow Centennial Little League to use Birch Park from mid May to July 10 next Spring - from 5:30 PM to dark Monday through Thursday, with the condition that the Park Board can revoke the use of the field if a neighborhood problem arises. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously. Page 1