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PARK BOARD June 2 , 1986 Page Two D . ERICKSON PLAT Mr. Schumacher explained that D . Erickson is presently pursuing the City 's approval to approach the Metropolitan Council to request that the MUSA lines be changed to accommodate his proposed plat which calls for city utilities. Several steps will need to be completed before this development becomes a reality . The City Planner will be working with D. Erickson to redesign the plat taking into consideration the wishes of the planner, engineer, Park Board, etc . The Park Board is asked to decide upon a cash donation for park dedication of give some direction as to possible locations and size for a park area within the plat . Mr . Ficocello, representing D. Erickson joined the meeting at this time. Ray Johnson had to leave, turning the chair over to Ken Johnson . Discussion followed as to the topography an'd _;devel'opment of the adjacent properties . MOTION: Mr. Flannery moved to keep in mind an area of approximately 3 . 6 acres (or 10% of the land) in the southeast corner of the plat for the purpose of a park with a future ballfield, ice rink and playground equipment when redesigning the plat . The land should be flat and open . Motion seconded by Mr . Baumann and carried unanimously . SCHOOL PROPERTY LEASE Mr . Schumacher reported that this week the City will receive from the City Engineer the grading plan and field layout for the proposed park on the school property on Birch Street . This will be presented to the school board for their consideration and all this information will be brought before the next Park Board meeting. POSSIBILITY OF ICE ARENA Jim Arntzen, representing the Hockey Association appeared before the Board to explain that the Hockey Association is looking to build and manage an ice arena somewhere in the Centennial School District . The plans at present are to pursue a parcel of land on which to build the arena . Approximate funding would be $250 ,000 from the County , $250,000 from donations , $250 ,OOO in free labor and materials , and $250 ,000 to be financed. Mr . Arntzen stated that he would like to check back with the Park Board before mid-August and this issue at present is food for thought . ST. PAUL - BALDWIN LAKE PROPERTY Mr. Schumacher stated that he has again received a letter from the City of St . Paul asking if Lino Lakes has any interest in purchasing the ten-acre parcel near Baldwin Lake which the City has leased for $1 per year from St. Paul for several years . It was decided that Mr. Schumacher would write to the City of St . Paul asking for more information regarding the topography and accessability of the parcel . Mr . Flannery moved to adjourn at 8: 55 P.M. Mr . Baumann seconded the motion. Aye .