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CITY OF LINO LAKES PARK BOARD SPECIAL MEETING OCTOBER 13, 1992 think about developing something along the lines of what the City of Fridley has. All agreed that the acquisition of land for this project is important. George Lindy feels that it's important now to tie up property we will need at todays price. The board engaged in lengthy discussions regarding preferences and priorities and how to best spend the monies in the dedicated park fund. George Lindy asked the board for their input. He wants to assess short term goals and meet them. Marty Asleson expressed that he feels land acquisitions are the most important goals, but not to loose sight of small projects. He would like to see 20% of what would be spent for land be put into smaller projects. George Lindy asked what was a comfort level for the balance in the park fund. He noted the balance in the fund is approximately $190, 000, after the expense for the underground walk-way is deducted, and asked how the board felt about leaving a balance of $25, 000, leaving approximately $165, 000 to spend. A polling of the board showed the following: Jacquelyn Farm would spend all of the remaining fund on land acquisition. Keeping in mind that there will be monies put back in the dedicated park fund as more development progresses. She thinks that it's important to let the residents know what the fund is being spent on. And then let them further pursue the matter with the council. She would buy A-3 and N-14 now. John Bauman feels the same, purchase A-3 and N-14 now, and then if there are any monies left over fix up Leonard and Bradley park. "It really looks bad. " Brian Bourassa would like to see a $25, 000 "buffer" for emergency spending. He would save 20% for development, leaving a balance of $130, 000 for acquisition. He thinks that it would possibly be enough for A-3 and n-14 . Another point would be to look at alternatives in case some of the property suggested for acquisition would be unattainable. One such piece of property might be a spot south of Birch Street, north of Holly Drive and just east of Centerville. He would like to develop an athletic complex first and the thinks it's important to develop C-1 (Country Lakes Park) and N-14 . He also thinks trail development is an important concern. Brian would like to develop some of the trails that go through on the south end, Reshanau Lake area, etc. This is a good reason to leave some part of the funds for development. He also suggested we need a hockey rink on the north end of town. George Lindy's first priority is the trail system. He would spend more funds to pave and inter connect and complete the trail systems. Second, he would recognize that there is a need for attention and improvements on the north end of the city, such as a hockey rink at City Hall Park and improve and upgrade Leonard and Bradley Park, especially since the residents of that area took the time to come to a park board meeting more than a year ago to ask for consideration in improving that small park. He does have some questions regarding N-14 . Is 2