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PARK BOARD MINUTES February 5, 1990 Ray Johnson suggested installing an irrigation system to Birch Park. Then plant grass in the park . Don Volk stated that an irrigation scheme and cost estimates will be before the park board at the next months meeting. Candy Toffoli lives in the southern part of Lino Lakes and she said that a lot of mothers in her area have expressed a need for more play ground equipment in the area. There is many young children in this area and not enough play ground equipment . Marty stated that play ground equipment is planned for Birch Park, although in the concept plan the area that is a proposed for play ground is the land we have not acquired yet . Ray Johnson said that if we have enough dollars in the dedicated fund that we should proceed with the purchasing of this 3 acre parcel first . It was decided by the board that the black top parking lot and trails should be moved to 1991 and in 1990 the city should purchase the 3 acre parcel south of Birch Park, install a tot lot , irrigation and turf. MOTION: Ray Johnson moved to recommend to City Council the .-� purchasing of 3 acres of land adjoining Birch Park to the south using dedicated park funds . Candy Toffoli seconded the motion and the motion was approved. Ray Johnson asked that staff find out if we can purchase the land and then order the equipment because it takes 6-8 weeks before the equipment could be delivered. Bill Nissen brought up Lino Park and the fact that a skating rink was proposed in that park. The board felt that it would be better to install a skating rink where there is already a building that can be used as a warming house rather than installing one in Lino Park. The board discuss the danger in crossing Lake Drive, and the fact that there is no lighting in the park. Don Volk met with the Anoka County Highway Department on the issue of installing a signal light and cross-walk and it is possible, but it would cost approximately $80 , 000 to $90 , 000 to install . Don Volk suggested possibly polling the people living on the east side of Lake Drive and asking them if they would use the rink. CONSIDERATION OF PARKING LOT DESIGNS FOR SUNRISE PARK/BARRY BRAINERD. Page 4