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`F r CITY OF LINO LAKES PARK BOARD MEETING �.� DECEMBER 2, 1996 Marty said the projected deadline is May, 1997 . The board talked about North Metros deficit, providing the same service to the cities involved, the benefits of consolidating, and the elimination of boundaries between cities . Paul is concerned about where programs are going to scheduled. Does not want to ignore the northern and eastern half of Lino Lakes . Marty said this would not be done because it was against our mission statement . Marty will notify Joe and Sharon when the next meeting is scheduled. RECREATION UPDATE: Barry was not present but did include a memo in the members packets . Marty said staff has started flooding the skating rinks and anticipate opening the rinks on December 23 . Marty told the members about the Holiday Lighting Contest . Northern States Power, Anoka Electric, and Minnegasco have donated money or a product to give to the contest winners . Northern States Power is also willing to work with the City to sponsor other activities that will be taking place. Open volleyball has started but we have been bumped from the gym several Fridays so far this season. This does not help attendance for this program. There was discussion about the five on five basketball program, aerobics, and the upcoming Breakfast with Santa/Secret Holiday Shop program. TRAILS UPDATE - CONTINUED: Marty explained for several reasons the paving of trails was not going to get completed this year. He said, however, that the quoted price will carry over to next year. MOTION• George Lindy made a motion, seconded by Pam Taschuk, to complete the bridge in Wenzel Farms as a 1996 project and defer the dedicated funds from Wenzel Farm to trail overlaying in 1997 . The motion was approved. 9