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PARR BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 3, 1992 plans for a day camp program this summer. He pointed out that we will be very cautious as this is our first year with a new program, other cities such as New Brighton have had much success with their day camp program. Plans are to run this program from Country Lakes Park or possibly try to get into the Regional Park. Ken Johnson asked more about the proposed summer programs. He feels a major group is being left out, he would like to see teens targeted for programming. He points out that Mayor Reinert, Council Person Linda Elliott and County Commissioner Margaret Langfeld have shown concern along these same lines. Mr. Johnson would like to see something started right away. A discussion followed Ken Johnson's suggestion. Mainly concerning a way to find out what teens would like offered for recreation in the area, a teen center and the needs of the teens. One particular area for discussion was how to reach the teens to find out what they want. John Baumann suggested putting a questionnaire in the Observer or target student newspapers. Marty Asleson will keep working on this and bring updates back to the board. Other Old Business: - John Baumann brought up Country Lakes Park beach. He pointed out that there is a problem with silt coming into the sand, the beaches are not nice, the water is not good at all. He asked if there is some way to keep the silt out. Marty Asleson explained that crews worked on this last summer, and will plan on keeping it open to public use all summer. The day camp program may be held here, this could help. He went on to explain that the only way to clean out silt is to dig it out. There's peat at the bottom of the lake. A lot of the organic material comes from decayed curly leaf floating in and sinking, we might experiment with a net by the reeds to somewhat control it. The plan last year was to have enough use at the beaches to keep the silt out. This summer again they will try to keep it as clean as possible. A priority for this summer will be to keep the park open and looking nice. NEW BUSINESS• John Baumann questioned whether there was ever any consideration given to a large picnic shelter, we don't have any in our city. He explained that this concern was brought to him by a council person. He thinks Country Lakes Park would be a good place for it. Something along the same idea as the large shelter at Golden Lake Park in Circle Pines. He asked if staff could get some prices for consideration at the next meeting, prices should be with and without barbecue grills and with/without canopies. MON Ken Johnson questioned whether Country Lakes is the best place for 5