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CITY OF LINO LAKES PARK BOARD MEETING MONDAY AUGUST 2, 1993 additional skating rinks and ballfields in the north end of the City. He asked if this area could be used to meet those needs and still continue to look for a site in the south of the city. F. City Hall Park Survey and Grading Plan Update - At the last meeting Marty Asleson explained that he was still waiting for determination from the Building and Trades Council as to whether they would agree to allow the Marine Corps of Engineers to do the proposed survey and grading work at City Hall Park. It seems that the Trades Council did not have the correct information as to the location, and thus denied the request. Marty met with them again and showed them the plan. They were more receptive this time, he will follow up with a letter with more details and another request. He pointed out that this process could take up to two years, but it's not over yet. There will be a follow-up at a later date. OTHER OLD BUSINESS: Ken Johnson questioned the current status of the Shores of Marshan Lake. Marty Asleson explained that the developer had written a letter stating that the trails will be in by August 15th. There will have to be a boardwalk as the trail location is too low for bituminous surfacing. The City has received letters from some property owners who stated that they do not want the trail near their houses. Marty pointed out that the developer did ultimately agree to comply with putting the trails where they were originally platted. This was in accordance with the decision of the City Council. Marty Asleson touched briefly on the Friends of the Parks Foundation and their current status. The foundation is still seeking interested parties to be on the Board of Directors. The next meeting is scheduled for August llth. The foundation has set as a goal, a city band shell by 1997. The board has scheduled Thursday, September 23rd at 5:30 pm for this year's goal stetting session. They will prepare priorities and discussion items at the next meeting. It was decided that public input should be solicited. This will be done by means of a notice in the Quad Press asking interested residents for their suggestions regarding park and recreation related issues and projects. Barry Bernstein commented on some of the summer programs. Most of them have just been completed and all of them were a success. He commended his staff of playground supervisors for a job well done this summer. He also commented on the fine job done by his summer ,..� assistant Kim Anderson. The summer softball leagues were made up of 3