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PARK BOARD MEETING AUGUST 31, 1989 s OLD BUSINESS Ray Johnson stated that he looked at the trails in Reshanau Lakes Estates South and is unhappy with them. Don Volk said that he spoke with Gary Uhde and he asked Don to let him know what he thought . Mr. Johnson explained that the black dirt is higher than the class 5 that was put down, and the recent rain has caused the black dirt to wash onto the trail . 7: 20 Ray Johnson excused himself from the board. George Lindy moved that Bill Nissen act as Chairperson. Don Volk stated that grading has been done at Birch Park and the final top soil was placed in the park. A small lighted hockey rink (65 ' x 155 ' ) , will be installed in 1989 at a cost of approximately $13, 200 . 00 . A pleasure rink will be constructed if time allows in 1989. Final grading and seeding will take place this fall at a cost of approximately $5 , 000. 00. The bituminous parking lot will be scheduled for installation, along with the next city improvement project. If at all possible, installation will be in 1989. Parking lot cost will be approximately r�N $6, 000. 00. The park board decided that Birch Park should remain a passive park to be enjoyed by the local residents . Area hockey associations will not be able to reserve the rink for structured hockey games . George Lindy stated that this park is so close to homes that the traffic and noise could pose a problem for the neighborhood. MOTION: George Lindy moved to recommend to City Council that the city complete a paved parking lot with curb and gutter at Birch Park per the park board' s plan and complete lighting per Don Volk' s recommendation. Also the board wishes to rent a warming but and satellite through one winter. John Bauman seconded the motion and the motion was approved unanimously. Bill Nissen stated that LaMotte Park' s landscaping is less than the park board anticipated. In Mr. Nissen' s recommendation for the park he stated that 2" base diameter trees be installed in the park. That was done, but the trees were not nursery stock. It was decided that the board will be more specific in the future when delegating landscaping. John Bauman asked about improvements at Sunrise Park. Don Volk stated that sewer and water will be installed to the warming house. There was some construction damage to the ._� park. Don stated that restoration is coming along slowly, but that will be completed soon. The park board was presented with the city attorney' s Page 2