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City of Lino Lakes Park Board Meeting May 5, 1997 OTHER OLD BUSINESS: Middle School Fields Update: Barry said he anticipates taking over the fields in July. He hopes to be able to use them in August for fall leagues . He wants to use one of the gyms and in turn will do the maintenance on the fields . He explained what facilities the city will be able to use. Joe asked how the after school activities will affect the city using the fields . He said there is a big difference between a middle school and jr. high school and sees their activities going further into the evenings. Barry said this is something that will have to be looked at . Kim asked about no parking signs on Elm Street . Barry said the Police Department would have to be contacted about this . Friends of the Park Update: Barry reported the Golf Tournament committee has not met for a couple of weeks because they are waiting for the brochure to be done. He hopes they will be in by Tuesday, May 6, stuffed and out of the office yet this week. Joe asked if hole sponsors were still needed. Barry gave them information about this . Referendum: Paul was concerned about the timing for doing a referendum. George said this is on hold for various reasons . Mr. Lindy said he met with a land developer that advised him to look in another area for the athletic complex because of the cost of property in a potentially sewered area. He does not see the perceived value of this piece of property going down. Joe asked what property would be available north of Centerville. George said there might be less useable residential land along 20th Avenue . Paul said there should be land on both sides of the freeway. NEW BUSINESS• YMCA Proposal• George asked if anyone on the board had gotten a survey in the mail . Barry reviewed this item and answered members questions . 7