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CITY OF LINO LAKES PARK BOARD SPECIAL MEETING OCTOBER 13, 1992 there a real need for it? He thinks that A-3 acquisition is a high, high priority. Ken Johnson thinks it's critical to show improvements to the north end of the city, a hockey rink at City Hall and improvements to Leonard and Bradley Park. He also would like to see more dollars put into acquisition where it's really needed. Ia also in favor of A-3 (athletic facility) as a high priority. Another matter of discussion was the importance of keeping in contact with residents regarding the parks in their areas. All members feel it is very important for the park board to keep in contact with the neighbors, and look to them for input. It was suggested that meetings such as the one recently attended by Marty Asleson at Birch Park would be very worthwhile. Perhaps board members could take turns going to gatherings with residents and talk to them first hand about their wants and concerns. In summary, George Lindy asked again for the boards final feeling regarding priorities. They are: Jacquelyn Farm - Acquisition John Bauman - Acquisition Brian Bourassa - Acquisition, Country Lakes Park, then A,-*N 20% of acquisition for improvements George Lindy - 1st take care of small commitments, 2nd hockey rink at City Hall, 3rd set a budget and acquire land Ken Johnson - Make small improvements first, then set a budget, and next acquisition Ray Johnson - As Mr.Johnson had to leave the meeting early to honor a previous commitment, his statements regarding priorities are not recorded here. Mr. Lindy reminded the board that there is $5000 in the budget under CIP that could also be considered as available funds. Also to think about for future plans would be bond issues and referendums. For immediate expenditure of funds the board agreed on: $10, 000 for hockey rink with lights at City Hall Park $10, 000 for improvements and equipment at Leonard and Bradley Park $2000 to $4000 for a master plan and design at Country Lakes Park and the costs for a master plan for N-14 . It will be important to seek neighborhood input for this plan. It was also agreed that there should be some expenditures for the paving of existing trails, and was decided that at the next regular park board meeting there will be discussion and a vote to make it mandatory that the City pave all trails at the time they are put in. 3