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th,� ] G c�ic di c•uS. c,d %I,it (, . ,. ull: ,util, the Parks planned for improvements and the estimated costs . h1K v11.: pointed out this plan is basically a guide and can be altered at the Board ' :; discretion . Mr . R. Johnson moved to appove the Five Year CIP as presented . Seconded by Mr Arntzen . Motion carried unanimously . Mr . Arntzen moved to adopt the 1984 plan to be completed in 1984 and not to exceed the projected costs of $14 , 785 . 00 by more than 10%. Secondec by Mr. Flannery . Motion carried unanimosuly . LaMOTTE PARK UPDATE Mr. Volk reported on the actions of the Council in reference to this Park . If the Park is sold, the money will stay in the Park Fund . However, there is still some questions on the legality of selling this land . There was discussion on the fact this land is not being used for any recreational purpose and the City crews spend a lot of time cleaning up the area. OLD BUSINESS Sunrise Park Phone Restrictions - Mr. Volk explained the City is saving approximately 15 . 00 per month by having the 75 call limit on the phone . Mr. Volk pointed out this phone is for emergency use only and the only time there is a problem with over use is during the hockey season when the phone is misused by the kids. He reported the phone is now locked and should solve this problem. Mr . K. Johnson asked about a pay phone and MR. Volk said he is still in the process of investigating this possibility . He said it is now possible to own your own pay phone - he is also investigating this possibility . Bicvcle Paths - MnDOT Grant- Mr. K. Johnson asked why this application for funds had been turned down . Mr. Volk explained that in talking with MnDot , he was told that unless the bicycle path ties into another system then there is no chance of obtaining a grant . This application was put together very quickly due to the time limit , and he felt it would be in good use for 1985 . Mr. R. Johnson asked if Mr. Volk had any information on the cost of putting power in Lino Park and Mr. Volk said he had not gotten that information as yet . He is still working on that and on getting water into the park . There is a well in the area - MR. Volk said he wanted to get a test pump and see if this well is sufficient . Mr. Volk presented the Board members with a copy of a letter sent to the VFW setting forth the items and the area where their donations to the Park Fund have been used . NEW BUSIENSS Mr .Scherer asked about the plans for the obtaining land for a Park on the East side of the City - is this still in the plans? HE felt , if it is , this should be take care of before the land prices go out of sight .