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City of Lino Lakes Park Board Meeting ,.� August 5, 1996 The August 5, 1996, City of Lino Lakes Park Board meeting was called to order at 6 :38pm, by Chair, George Lindy. Roll call was taken, members present were Betty Piper, Paul Montain, Pam Taschuk, George Lindy, Sharon Lane, Joe Schmidt, and Amy Donlin. Also present were Marty Asleson, Park, Recreation, and Forestry Coordinator and Sandie Wood, Recording Secretary. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM JUNE 3 and July 1, 1996 : Paul made a motion to approve the June 3 and July 1, 1996 minutes as written. Seconded by Amy Donlin and approved unanimously. OPEN MIKE- There was no one present for open mike. BIRCHWOOD ACRES PARK UPDATE: Marty started the meeting by thanking the residents for their help in raising the playground equipment. Marty scheduled a pre-park board field meeting for this n neighborhood park because he had heard from residents who were concerned about the berm on the east side of the playground structure. Mr. Brian Webster, who lives across from the playground structure, showed support for the playground if a berm could be constructed in what seems to be a natural extension of the existing berm with the mature oak trees . At least 4 residents (3 that live directly next to the park and one that lives somewhat adjacent to the park) , have been very busy with this idea and the plantings of trees on the park boundaries. The two concerns that have been raised is playground visibility and air circulation. Marty said his intention was to transplant some of the Aspen trees on the marsh side of the playground and move them around the bordering areas as buffers . He explained that some of these trees were already removed and transplanted as a result of our construction. It was hoped that by opening up the playground on the marsh side we would do much for visibility and the air circulation. This is a very sensitive issue and it has been asked by residents to put this off for awhile so that folks can get used to the new changes first . This seemed like an appropriate thing to do. Marty said the problem is that building up the berm too much more will create a visibility problem and separate the open play area 1