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Park Board June 4 , 1984 (continued) Discussion followed as to the geography of the land, location and surround- ing area , etc. Mr. Schumacher, at the suggestion of the Park Board will send a letter to St. Paul Water Works stating our possible interest in the property , and to notify them of the fact that the Park Board will be studying the area as to the possibility of continuing the lease , and to ask what price will be put on the land. There does not seem to be any urgency in this matter on the part of the St . Paul Water Works . CONSIDERATION OF QUOTES FOR SURFACING TENNIS COURT IN ARENA ACRES Two quotes have been submitted for surfacing the tennis courts in Arena Acres : Recreational Surfaces --- $2 ,520 . 00 and Sjostrom, Inc. -- - $2 , 764 . 80 . Mr. Schumacher stated that Mr. Volk 's opinion is that the low bid is suffi- cient . The bids include a two-color system - single court in red and doubles court in green . Motion was made by Ray Johnson to recommend to Council to contract 'Recre- ational Surfacers ' providing they offer a one-year guaranty . Mr. Arntzen seconded the motion . Motion passed. A suggestion was made that announcement of the opening of the Arena Acres tennis courts be published in the community newspapers upon completion of the project to make all city residents aware of the new courts . LINO LAKES ATHLETIC ASSOCATION - STORAGE SHED Ron Ailara of the Lino Lakes Athletic Association presented to the Board an estimate from Knox Lumber for the shelving needed in Lino Lakes Park Bldg. Discussion of the material on that estimate followed and the Board was told by Mr. Ailara that labor for the construction of the shelves will be volunteered by the Association, painting of shelves will be done by the Boy Scouts , the shelves will beused mainly for storage of softball equipment and that the VFW has agreed to pay the first $300 of construction costs . Ray Johnson moved to recommend to Council payment of moneys toward construc- tion costs not to exceed $380 , provided VFW pay first $300 and that labor is handled as was stated above. Motion seconded by Mr. Lindy and carried . Mr. Ailara also informed the Board of vandalism damage done to the exist- ing building. It appears that a trash can has been used for vandals to climb atop the buiding and destroy the wind turbine and damage has also been done to the door (possible attempts to break and enter) . The Athletic Association would also like to have the trash can moved to pre- vent repeat problems of this nature. Mr. Schumacher took responsiblity to see that the trash barrel be moved and also to check the severity of damage done and if necessary check with the insurance company as to the coverage and deductible and notify Mr. Ailara of his findings . DISCUSSION OF BIKEWAY GRANT APPLICATION Mr. Schumacher reported that per a letter received from MnDOT, no money has been allocated for this year for bike paths . The City did submit an application, as prepared by Jack Ferguson which provided a plan for