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PARK BOARD MINUTES November 7, 1988 The Park Department is waiting for the land to dry so the ballfield can be seeded. The irrigation system was installed. The fences will most likely be installed in the spring of 1989. The park looks good. ERICKSONS PARK UPDATE/DON VOLK Don will be meeting with the developer on November 8th. Ericksons Park needs a few thousand yards of fill . There was an agreement initially with the developer that he would provide cost and labor for grading and fill in the park. A copy of the minutes stating this was sent to Erickson. Also, along the east border is a fence 40 feet into Ericksons property. For more than 7 years a farmer has used this land for pasture. The developer is taking this issue to court. LAKEVIEW PLACE UPDATE/DON VOLK There was construction damage at this site. 3 trees were lost as a result of transplanting, the developer will replace the damaged trees . The developer is using a portion of park land for an access road. In the spring this access road will be graded and seeded at the developers expense. BUDGET MEETING Don Volk stated the first budget meeting was held November 3rd. The Council was very receptive. The Budget may be finalized by January 1989. Council is in favor of the Greater Centennial Park and Recreation Program. The Park Board plans on lobbying Blaine' s Park Board hoping to reinstate funding from Blaine to assist in incorporating the recreation department . Ken Johnson will present a dollar figure to the Park Board after attending the next Greater Centennial Park and Recreation Planning Committee. PINE BARK BEETLES An informational meeting with residents affected with Pine Beetles was held in October. A State representative spoke to the residents and advised them that cutting down the page 3