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PARK BOARD January 6 , 1986 Page Two TAX FORFEIT PROPERTIES Mr . Schumacher reported that the deeds for the tax forfeit properties are in the City safe-deposit box and all necessary paperwork to complete the transaction of gaining title to the tax forfeit properties have been recorded . The particular parcel of interest to the Park Board is the second half of a lot in Sunset Oaks (the first half of which is already a tot _ lot .) COUNTRY LAKES PARK GRANT AND DEVELOPMENT Mr . Schumacher reported that he filed an application for a one- year extension to complete the development planned for Country Lakes Park ( for which funding has already been granted ) . This extension will allow the City through the summer season of 1986 in which to complete the beach house , dock and boat launch plans or return the funds allocated . Mr . Schumacher indicated that a representative of the DNR toured the park and suggested a "passive" launch for carry-on watercraft rather than a full -fledged boat launch . This alternative may be more suitable for the layout of the park and may also satisfy the conditions of the grant money for a boat launch . Further discussion indicated that another possibility would be a drop off area large enough for one vehicle , with a parking area nearby . Mr . Lindy and Mr . Nissen , being most familiar with the Fake and park, volun- teered to tour the site and return to the next meeting with their recommendations for a boat launch . With regard to the dock , Mr . Schumacher reported that funding has been and may still be available through the state fora particular type of dock which would be very heavy duty and normally cost about $20 , 000 . Mr. Lindy suggested the City fabricate a heavy duty roll - a-dock for easier maintenance and removal during winter months and a feature for height adjustment to conform to the water level changes experienced during the year. MOTION : Mr . Ray Johnson movedAapply for the grant for the $20 , 000 dock plus have plans in place to fabri - cate a dock . Motion seconded by Mr . Flannery . Carried unanimously . Mr . Volk agreed to check with the DNR on the $20 ,000 dock and fund- ing and also work up cost figures to fabricate a suitable dock . The issue of a beach house , as was originally planned for the park, is still undecided . Some members of the Board feel that there is a possibility of a silting problem on the beach which may cause expensive maintenance of the beach . Even though the City has al - ready been granted funding for the beach house , the Board feels that another summer season will help them make a decision on whether the silting problem is extreme enough to deter beach use in the future . Therefore , at the end of the summer season a decision will be made on the issue of a beach house and/or a well for running water. For the 1986 summer season , portable rest room facilities will be provided . Mr . Schumacher again reminded the Board that action needs to be taken before the extension expires.