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City of Lino Lakes Park Board Meeting November 3, 1997 6-9th Grade Kids - Concerns about programs for this age kids . Park Liaisons - It is important that each Park Board member have a couple of parks they are responsible for. Members should monitor the parks and report to Rick. Commercial Dedication - Concerns about the money collected for commercial dedication. Parks do not get benefit from commercial development . This issue needs to be addressed. Police Department - Joe mentioned the Police Department has a Park Patrol . Rick said he will be meeting and working with the Police Department . Town Center/YMCA - It was mentioned that there is a need for the Park and Recreation Department to be more involved in this project . The Park Board is very supportive of the YMCA coming to Lino Lakes . Rick DeGardner said he agreed with Kim and he thought the Park Comprehensive Plan and the 20/20 Vision Report are very good. He has toured the city and some of the parks and he sees there is a need to look at the possibility of a referendum. He stated neighborhood parks are for the neighborhoods . He feels when and if the athletic complex is built it will alleviate some of the congestion in the neighborhood parks . Rick said he has received two or three calls from residents in some of the older parks . There is a need to look at the existing playground equipment along with what is needed for newer parks . Rick mentioned teen programming. He said in the 1998 budget there is a part-time programmer and that person will focus on teens along with helping Barry with his activities . As far as park dedication Rick said he will be meeting with Mary Kay to get a clear understanding of residential and commercial dedication. He hopes he will bring some information to the next Park Board meeting on this topic. Rick urged the members to contact him if they have any questions, have a problem with one of their parks, or if they see a 3