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Park Board Comprehensive Park Plan and Development Guide Public Hearing July 1, 1992 This special meeting of the Park Board was called to order at 6:30 PM at Lino Lakes City Hall by Board Chairman, George Lindy. The purpose of this meeting was to conduct a public hearing regarding the Comprehensive Park Plan and Development Guide. Roll Call was taken, members in attendance were Brian Bourassa, John Bauman, George Lindy, Ken Johnson and Jacquelyn Farm. Members absent were Ray Johnson and Candi Toffoli. Staff in attendance were Marty Asleson, Parks, Recreation and Forestry Coordinator, Don Volk, Director of Public Works, Barry Bernstein, Recreation Program Supervisor, and Carole Kohler, Parks, Recreation and Forestry Secretary. George Lindy noted that the purpose of the meeting is to look at the draft Comprehensive Plan and record any comments. Concerns will be recorded at this time, but may not necessarily be acted upon at this time. Marty Asleson addressed the audience and explained that the city is growing at a high rate and in the past two and one half years there have been a lot of questions and concerns about park facilities and recreational areas for residents. Thus a committee was formed, and a Comprehensive Park Plan was drafted. At this time Mr. Asleson introduced Jeff Schoenbauer from Brauer and Associates. Mr. Schoenbauer explained that the purpose of the Public Hearing is to record comments from residents and reply in the hopes that the issues are understood. He referred to the informational hand-outs he distributed that explained the governing policies and the purpose of a park planning system for the City of Lino Lakes. He also showed slides of the linear trail system. Mr. Schoenbauer concluded his presentation at 7:40 PM. At that time, George Lindy asked for comments from the audience. Mr. Ron Birch, a resident of White Bear Lake, but the owner of property in the Southeast corner of the City, had some questions. He asked if it wasn't important that the community and the builder work together, or is the plan to have the committee dictate the trend for the City?. Jeff Schoenbauer replied that the intent of the plan is to define the need for a park in particular neighborhoods, and seek citizen input. The idea is to serve the community, "within certain parameters, of course. " Mr. Birch referred to Marty Asleson's opening statement, that this plan is "dynamic in nature, and not cut in stone. " , he (Mr. Birch) hopes that we stick with that, and also hopes the Council is receptive to neighborhood 1