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PARK BOARD Page Two April 8 , 1985 With regard to the legal responsibility for swimmers at the Country Lakes Park, Mr . Volk stated that he has spoken very briefly with the City Attorney , and it appears that the only measure that the City can take to protect itself is to put up signs informing swimmers that they swim at their own risk. Even with the signs , however, it appears that the City is liable because the beach is on City property . Before the beach opens , however, this question will be researched fully . - Mr. Lindy suggested that a layer of sand be added to the lake in the swimming area due to the fact that the lake bottom is clay . - A little brushing out and work on the walking paths has been done at Country Lakes Park. - Fill has been located for the BMX track reconstruction which it planned for this summer. - There is money left in the budget for some work at the BMX track and also for the City nursery and some grass seeding in 1985 . - Mr . Volk presented a plan for increasing the parking capacity at Lino Park to nearly double and stated he felt that this could be done yet in 1985 . - The consensus of the Board was that the first priority for a revised capital improvement plan would be the playground equipment at Lino Park and secondly some equipment installed ^ at Arena Acres . Ray Johnson moved to order and install signs on Main Street directing those interested in finding the tennis courts at Arena Acres . Mr . Flannery seconded the motion . Motion carried unanimously . Ray Johnson suggested approaching the City Council with a proposal for a bond issue for park money due to the fact that the building has slowed down and their is no capital improvement money left . Mr . Volk agreed to put together a summary of dedicated park funds , park grants , park needs per the recent survey , equipment and faci- lities currently in each park, etc. and send out to the Board members within ten days . The subject of 'Capital Improvement Plan ' will re- main on each month 's agenda until a proposal is put together to pre- sent to the City Council . This proposal will have to be completed before the beginning of August , at which time administrative staff will begin compiling budget proposals for 1986 . OLD BUSINESS The Park Dedication Policy addressed at last month 's meeting goes before the Council this evening. The Council addressed the issue at their last meeting, but requested that the City Planner return with his recommendations . NEW BUSINESS The next meeting of the Park Board is regularly scheduled for May 6 , 1985 . All members said they could attend on that date . Mr. Scherer moved to adjourn the meeting at 8 :00 P .M. Ray Johnson seconded . Aye .