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PARK BOARD June 1 , 1987 Chairman Ray Johnson called to order the regular Park Board meeting for the City of Lino Lakes at 7 : 00 P .M . , Monday , June 1 , 1987 . Boardmembers present : Lindy, Nissen , Baumann , Toffoli . Absent : Ken Johnson . Also present were Don Volk , Public Works Director; and Shar Foster , Secretary. Randy Schumacher, City Administrator, joined the meeting later. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - May 4 , 1987 Mr. Baumann moved to accept the 5/4/87 Park Board minutes as presented. Mrs . Toffoli seconded the motion which carried unani- mously. BMX TRACK INSURANCE ISSUE AND REDESIGN PLANS Mr. David Rhode and Mr . Ken Otto were present as requested by the City Administrator to represent the newly-organized associ- ation for the BMX track at Lino Park . Mr. Rhode had been re- quested to submit a list of association members . He stated that he is compiling this information and will drop it in the mail in the next few days . Mr. Volk explained that he has been coordinating the equipment needs and manpower needs to redesign the BMX track as the new association has requested, however, in light of the unsettled insurance issue he has not yet begun the actual work . Mr . Volk and Mr. Schumacher reviewed the current status of the BMX insur- ance issue -- 1 ) The BMX association provided an insurance policy for the track , a copy of which was forwarded to the City and to the City ' s insurance agent (Kelly Agency) and North Star Risk . 2) Kelly Agency and North Star Risk recommended some changes in the coverage . 3)The BMX association insurance company made the changes to their policy. 4 ) Kelly Agent has been unable to deter- mine the background or financial position of the BMX 's insurance company and has learned that their insurance company is not licensed in Minnesota , therefore the reputation of the company and the validity of the policy are in question . 5 ) The City Council has directed that proper insurance coverage be in place before BMX track events are held . Mr . Schumacher explained that some time ago the League of Minnesota Cities became self-insured and that the City of Lino Lakes has insurance coverage through this organization . The League became self-insured as a result of increasing insurance rates . Kelly Agency and North Star Risk work with the League of Minnesota Cities . The City would risk losing their coverage through the League of Minnesota Cities if they did _ not ' honor the recommendations of North Star Risk. The City Council does not wish to be placed in this position . Discussion followed as to how the information about the BMX associ- ation 's insurance company might be acquired . Mr. Rhode stated that