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CITY OF LINO LAKES PARK BOARD MEETING MONDAY, JULY 12, 1993 It was decided that perhaps a neighborhood meeting would be helpful in explaining to residents the concerns of using the field for a ballf ield with the hopes to resolve this issue in a non-threatening manner without sending the message that youth are not welcome in the parks. A letter was sent to residents inviting them to an informal meeting at the park. Joe Schmidt and Marty Asleson met with residents there June 3rd. There were several adult residents and a few youth at the meeting. A variety of comments and opinions were given. One matter in which nearly everyone agreed was that there should be an alternative activity provided for the youth such as a volleyball net. One resident was very vocal at times, he stated that he has been a resident for 26 years and that the park was promised to be left an open and undeveloped area. Marty tried to explain that neighborhoods and ideas change over time, especially in parks and recreation. In order to get a better idea of what the residents want, Jacquelyn Farm made up a survey and brought it through the neighborhood the next week-end. The survey showed that most favored the park but would like to see it more passive. Almost everyone would like to see plantings and foliage at the park. Several people commented that they would like to see the grass mowed more often. Marty ^ commented that because of the wet summer it has been very difficult to get in to mow any of the parks. An alternative play option to baseball was discussed. Volleyball was suggested and where the net should be placed, and the cost. Marty Asleson thinks it will cost no more than $300 to install volleyball nets. Would it be a good idea to put them up where the kids play ball now? Jacquelyn Farm noted that the Friends of the Parks Foundation would be willing to incur the cost of installing a bench here. The tree spade could be used to bring in some trees from another location. MOTION: After further discussion, a motion was made by Joe Schmidt to recommend to council to spend $300 to purchase and install volleyball equipment and some additional plantings at LaMotte Park. Motion was seconded by Jacquelyn Farm. All were in favor, motion carried. It should be noted that Brian Bourassa voted in favor of installation of volleyball nets, however he wants these minutes to ref lect that he does not want to discourage children from using the park. k. Friends of the Parks Friends of the Parks Foundation has a new brochure made up now and will be distributed to all residents with the City Newsletter in September. There have been several private donations and Ace Solid ,.� Waste Incorporated has become the first corporate sponsor. They 8