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City of Lino Lakes Park Board Meeting November 4, 1996 wanted to know if the Park Board could use that money. Marty said the City Council will hear requests on a per issue basis . Barry was asked if he loses money in the winter. Barry said we do O.K. but generally do not lose money. He feel he would make more money if he had facility space . George asked about the playground program. He wanted to know why there was a loss for that program. Barry said we served over 2800 kids in the 1996 summer playground program. That is a cost of $6 . 50/child. The funds come from the general revenue fund. George said Barry does a great job. r Barry thanked the Park Board for letting him come before them to give this report . FRIENDS OF THE PARK UPDATE: Marty reported that there had not been a Friends of the Park meeting since the last Park Board meeting. However, they are going to apply again for a Target Grant . PARK UPDATE- Country Lakes Park: Joe said this is a very beautiful park now and people should use it . Marty said he has heard from residents that it looks good but when are they going to get more amenities in the park. Trail Pavincr: Marty said there is a contract bid that is tied into the Clearwater Creek project . Weather is not cooperating to enable us to get this done at present . He said staff is getting ready for winter and doing things to prepare for this . I .e . : blowing water lines out, finishing the berm in Birchwood, etc . Shoreview Covenant Church: Marty reported the City Council said no to the Park Boards recommendation and no to the lease and Sac and Wac charges . Rice Creek Estates: The master plan has been approved by both the Circle Pines and Lino Lakes boards . Marty said it is going to the Circle Pines Park Board meeting in November. Marty has met with Dave Phipps on this park. He has also been meeting with residents . Mr. Ed Sparr is not satisfied with the 6