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City of Lino Lakes Park Board Meeting �..\ January 6, 1997 They were very surprised with the figures he came up with. He says the committee is sincere and coming to Lino Lakes in good faith. PARK BOARD GOALS TO CITY COUNCIL: After discussion it was decided that George would go to the January 22 , 1997, Work Session. He invited anyone from the Park Board to attend this meeting. The 1997 goals are set except the bridge in Wenzel Farms and the 1996 trail completion have been flip flopped. SENIOR HOUSING COTTAGES - OPEN SPACE: Marty explained that this item was looked at briefly at the September Park Board meeting. The board at that time thought this would be a good idea and to pursue it when the details were worked out . Council Member Neal has requested the board look at this in January. He included a map and letter from Mr. Terry Schmid of the Cottage Homesteads of Willow Ponds . Basically, Cottage Homesteads will deed this land to the city for the sum of $1 . 00 . From the original discussion of this site it was determined that the senior needed a small gathering spot for gardening, picnic tables, or other items . Marty thought this would suffice for these purposes and it has irrigation available. He said the criteria for a mini-park are marginal distance from a regional park, isolation by a busy road, and high density housing such as townhomes or senior cottage buildings . This area would meet all of these criteria. Marty said the options were to accept the transfer of land from the Cottage Homesteads of Willow Ponds for park purposes, refer back to staff for further review, or not accept this proposal . Marty recommend to accept the transfer of land from the Cottage Homesteads of Willow Ponds for park purposes . Mayor Landers wanted to know if there would be enough benefit to the City to take the land off the tax rolls . He also talked 3