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City of Lino Lakes Park Board Meeting May 6, 1996 George Wattson from Brauer and Associates spoke about concept plans . He talked about the picnic areas in the park and parking. Sharon asked about handicapped parking. Marty said West Shadow Lake Drive will be connecting this park and maybe there could be a pull-off area for 3-4 cars . Handicap parking could be designated there . Pat Huelman, 570 Lonesome Pine Trail, spoke on behalf of a large group of Park Grove residents . (His prepared comments will be included in the Park Board Minutes Book. ) After reading his comments he said the recommendations he would like to make are: 1 . Proceed with the playground equipment purchase and location, provided that you can assure us : A. That if a ballfield goes in it is and will remain informal -- a multipurpose grass field with a backstop, and n B. The other facilities currently planned for this area will be redistributed throughout the remainder of the park, especially the picnic shelter. In our letter you will see our recommendation for a location on the southern edge of the park to ensure easier access to future parking, provide more even distribution of traffic into and through the park, and provide a more protected and natural setting. It even could be combined with the nature overlook gazebo to maximize funds and donations . 2 . Make the trail the top priority after the playground equipment . It would be nice to do it such a way as to provide some nature features, with occasional benches or tables . 3 . And last but not least, we look forward to working with you and the other neighborhoods to come up with a park that is equitable and one that we can all feel good about . We just can' t have any more surprises . It just causes too much stress and ill will . Terry Peterson, 574 Lonesome Pine Trail asked why the park plans had been moved around and why trees were planted as a buffer. Marty said the plans had been changed at a previous meeting that 3