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L City of Lino Lakes Park Board Meeting July 1, 1996 On July 1, 1996, the City of Lino Lakes Park Board meeting was called to order at 6 :35pm, by Chair, George Lindy. Roll call was taken, members present were George Lindy, Betty Piper, Paul Montain, Amy Donlin, and Joe Schmidt . Also present were Marty Asleson, Park, Recreation, and Forestry Coordinator, Barry Bernstein, Recreation Program Supervisor, and Sandie Wood, Recording Secretary. Not present were Pam Taschuk and Sharon Lane. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM JUNE 3, 1996 : The minutes were not completed so this item was deferred. OPEN MIRE• No one was present for open mike. BIRCHWOOD ACRES MASTERPLAN: George Wattson gave Park Board Members, residents and staff copies of the master plan from the discussion at the June 27, 1996 meeting. He reviewed the plans . Marty said he heard from residents about moving the playground equipment to an open area rather than the proposed area. He explained where the residents wanted it moved to. This would be a better area and the structure would fit in there. Mr. Webster, 622 Fox Road wanted to know if the park could remain as natural as possible. He wanted to know if it is possible to create an earth berm and transplant vegetation as a barrier between park and his house. He wants to decrease visual impact . There was also questions about the park dedication dollars and what they have been used for. Marty responded to this question and told residents they could stop in the office if they wished to discuss it further. There was discussion about doing a survey to see how the neighborhood would like to prioritize the amenities for this park. MOTION• ---� After further discussion Joe Schmidt made a motion to accept the master plan for Birchwood Park with the change of the play structure to utilize the open space to minimize the impact on the 1