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CITY OF LINO LAKES <br /> PARK BOARD MEETING <br /> MONDAY, JULY 12, 1993 <br /> d. Woods of Baldwin Lake <br /> This controversial issue has surfaced again on the agenda. Several <br /> residents from the area were in attendance. Marty Asleson gave a <br /> history of the Woods of Baldwin Lake development and brought <br /> everyone up to date. Those residents in attendance explained that <br /> they were here mostly because they are confused by conflicting <br /> stories they have heard regarding the placement and development of <br /> the mini park and were hoping to gain more information and a better <br /> understanding. Marty assured them that contrary to what they may <br /> have heard recently, there are no plans to place a trail along the <br /> old St. Paul water works pipeline property from the park south, nor <br /> to add a lighted field, or a parking lot, etc. The intent is to <br /> cause minimum impact to the residents and develop a mini park as <br /> requested in the last of two petitions received at City Hall. That <br /> petition requested specifically " walking path around pond, park <br /> bench and picnic table, and children play equipment, with a high <br /> priority placed on maintaining the natural surroundings and safety <br /> for children". He also added that we should keep in mind that this <br /> mini park is, hopefully, just a temporary measure to satisfy <br /> neighborhood park needs until there is property available to meet <br /> the comprehensive plan goal of the six acres needed for this area. <br /> Gary Kaufman of 141 Woodridge Lane addressed the board. He stated <br /> that he is not opposed to the park, but has some concerns because <br /> of the close proximity of his property to the proposed park. He <br /> would like to see the trees left and is opposed to the walking path <br /> as he is concerned about people cutting through his yard. He would <br /> like to preserve the naturalness of the area. <br /> Dan and Bonnie Lind of 120 Woodridge Lane also addressed the board. <br /> They came to express support for the park. They have an eight year <br /> old child and would be glad to see a play area in the neighborhood. <br /> Mr. Lind asked the board if they would draft a letter to better <br /> inform residents as there has been a lot of uncertainty surrounding <br /> this issue. They would like the park board to provide leadership <br /> and want to see the neighborhood friction come to an end. They <br /> think it would help a great deal if the residents could see a site <br /> plan showing the park location and where play equipment, etc. would <br /> be placed. <br /> Maryanne Leonard (Mrs. Kaufman) of 141 Woodridge Lane expressed <br /> that she was confused about trees and the developer coming in and <br /> taking them out when the city is supposed to have a tree <br /> preservation policy. Marty Asleson explained that it's nearly <br /> impossible to have development without removing some trees. He <br /> always tries to minimize the impact to the neighborhood, although <br /> he says some fringe trees will die. He went on to explain that the <br /> City of Lino Lakes is a leader in tree preservation and has an <br /> 3 <br />