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PARK BOARD MINUTES February 8, 1989 n issues, specifically, Arbor Day preparation. Park Board Members John Bauman, Candy Toffoli and Bob Williams volunteered to work with Mike Hoffman on Arbor Day preparation. This subcommittee will meet prior to the March 1989 Park Board Meeting. Forestry issues will be brought up at 6: 30 p.m. , before the March 6th Park Board Meeting. Jeanette Monear discussed Pine Bark Beetles, and stated that we will see approximately 25% mortality this year, and possibly as much as 50% mortality if we experience another drought like we did in 1988. Traps cost $40 . 00 each. Once the trap is purchased, the Pheromone is $3. 00 per trap. Don Volk stated we are in the starting phases of a new Builder' s Day for 1989. Don would like to make it mandatory that Developers attend. He would like any input as to how we can make Builder' s Day more desirable for the Developers to attend. Construction damage will be discussed. Park Board will be informed of any updates. Subdivision Ordinance Amendment *89-02 to Require Trails/ Don Volk Don contacted our insurance company and our liability does not increase by installing trail systems in our city. Don Volk and Laura Elken are working on a presentation to Council and Park Board regarding trail systems in other cities, what future maintenance costs will be, if there have been any complaints from nearby residents, and who enforces the use of the trails, (i. e. make sure that 3-wheelers do not use the hiking trails etc. . . } This report will be submitted to Park Board and Council at the March 6th meeting. Don Volk stated that he has talked to Ramsey and Anoka Counties, and they have no problems with motorized vehicles in their regional parks. Harold Bisel stated that the trail systems was the #1 request on the residents survey, and that he feels its great that the Park Board has addressed the survey. He feels the Park Board should pursue this issue. Some clarification is needed as to who is responsible for the trails; Trails will not be part of a park dedication, but rather be a requirement by the Developer as part of the Developers Agreement. The city' s park department will maintain the trails. ERICKSONS PARK UPDATE: As previously discussed, the property owner was undergoing a land dispute. An adjoining property owner fenced in pasture Page 3