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CITY OF LINO LAKES PARK BOARD MEETING MONDAY, JULY 12, 1993 Circle Pines and Lino Lakes proposed a joint use park in the area of Rice Lake Estates to be developed by the City of Lino Lakes. It would be managed and maintained as a Lino Lakes park and the trails would be maintained jointly. Since then we have been waiting for the City of Circle Pines to purchase the old right-of-way near Lake Drive, on the eastern border of Circle Pines. Nothing has transpired here for quite some time. Recently the City of Lino Lakes acquired a parcel of land off of Blue Heron Drive through tax forfeiture. This parcel is the first lot to the north of Blue Heron adjacent to Hodgson Road and is zoned commercial. Seeing that this is another opportunity that may be an alternative to the joint use park, although not exactly what we had in mind, Marty Asleson felt it might be a good incentive for the City of Circle Pines to take some action. He contacted Circle Pines City Administrator Jim Keinath and informed him that we may be looking at alternatives. Since then Mr. Keinath has instructed his attorney to expedite this issue. Both Marty Asleson and Don Volk feel that it is worth waiting a little longer for action from Circle Pines. This is an update that requires no action at this time. Marty will keep the board informed ^ as this matter proceeds. c. Joint use of park - Birch Street south of Sherman Lake This is another informational item. The comprehensive plan has identified a 10 acre piece of property on Birch Street south of Sherman Lake that is currently owned by the Centennial School District as a neighborhood park site. Marty Asleson has pursued the joint use of this property through letters to Superintendent of Schools John McClellan and has also appeared at a recent school board meeting where he presented the comprehensive plan and explained the city's desire to enter into a joint use agreement regarding the 10 acre site. At that time he requested that the City and School District enter into a cooperative use agreement for those specified ten acres, and that if the School District ever decided to sell the property, Lino Lakes be given the first consideration to purchase. The Centennial School District agreed to the cooperative use agreement, but were unwilling to grant a formal first consideration to purchase if they decide to sell. They did say that we would in all probability be considered first should the occasion arise. Marty related that Mr. McClellan is very pleased with the relationship we have now regarding Rice Lake Elementary School and looks forward to that type of relationship continuing. Marty will continue to pursue the agreement and report back to the board. 2