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PARK BOARD MINUTES March 5, 1990 o-\ Vice-Chairman Bob Williams called the regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Park Board to order at 7 : 02 p.m. on March 5 , 1990 at the Lino Lakes City Hall. Members present were: Bob Williams, Candy Toffoli , John Bauman, Ken Johnson and Bill Nissen. Also present were: Mayor, Harold Bisel ; Council Member, Andy Neal; Public Works Director, Don Volk; Parks Superintendent, Marty Asleson; and Planning Secretary, Laura Elken. Members absent: George Lindy and Ray Johnson. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES Bill Nissen moved to approve the February 5th Park Board Minutes. John Bauman seconded the motion and the motion was approved. DISCUSSION OF INDOOR ICE ARENA/VERBAL/BEN BENSON Ben Benson addressed the board. He stated that an ice arena is planned for the area. A committee is formed and they have begun looking ,at different sites for the ice arena. Ben Benson stated that he feels there is a great need for a facility of this kind in the city. This should be a multi- purpose facility, incorporating summer, spring, and fall sports. Mr. Benson met with Don Volk regarding sites that may be available within the city for the arena. The committee looked at several locations for the arena, in Lino Lakes, Blaine, and Circle Pines. They have it boiled down to the Centennial School District property or the City of Lino Lakes . Mr. Benson felt the committee is leaning towards the school district. The main reason for this is the possibility that the school may be able to obtain a bond. The school needs an auditorium and they may be able to construct the ice arena and auditorium in the same building to minimize costs. The committee now has begun fund raising, and is receiving a lot of interest and support locally. Ben Benson met with the County Commissioner and the county informed the board that state funds could be possible for this project . The committee hopes to have the arena constructed for use by 1991. Ben Benson stated that the site has to have sewer and water availability. The board discussed the possibility of supplying land within Sunrise Park for the ice arena. Don Volk stated that a softball field would be eliminated if the ice arena was installed. The ice arena alone would be approximately 2 Page 1