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6129296166 DECISION RESOL E -445 p04 i? OCT 01`96 15150 14 . How would you rate the upkeep EXCELLENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14� and maintenance of Lino Lakes City GOOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63% Parke -- would you say excellent, ONLY FAIR. . . . . . . . . . . . . 16% good, only fair, or poor? POOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . .5% 15 . Do you or members of your household regularly leave the City of Lino Lakes to use leisure-time recreational facilities or programs in other cities? (IF "YES, " ASK: ) What types of facilities or programs are you using elsewhere? DON'T KNOW, 52%; SKIING, 2%; SOFTBALL, 2%; COMMUNITY CENTER - SHOREVIEW, 14%; TRAILS/PARKS, 12%; SHOPPING, 4%; POOL, 5%; THEATERS, 3%; LAKES/BOATING, 5$; HEALTH CLUB, 1t; SCATTERED, 1% . The City of Lino Lakes is considering major improvements 46n three components of its park and recreation offerings. The improve- ments under consideration include an outdoor recreation facility, trail improvements, and neighborhood park improvements . But, to proceed with any of these three proposals would require a bond referendum and subsequent property tax increase to provide con `-struction funds. I would like to discuss each proposal with you and have you comment on each one. Let ' s talk about the outdoor athletic complex. . . The City of Lino Lakes is considering building an outdoor athle- tic complex, which would include soccer fields, baseball fields, and other multi-seasonal athletic facilities. 16 . Would you favor or oppose the de- FAVOR/STRONGLY. . . . . . . . 15% velopment of an outdoor athletic FAVOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47% complex in Lino Lakes? (WAIT FOR OPPOSE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17% RESPONSE) Do you feel strongly OPPOSE/STRONGLY. . . . . . .15% that way? _ DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . .7% As you may know, the City of Lino Lakes has been actively con- structing a comprehensive trail system for izs residents. So far, approximately nine miles of trails have been constructed. To complete and expand the trail system would require the passage of a bond referendum. If successful, residents of the City would see a property tax increase to provide funds for this purpose . 17. Do you favor or oppose the con- FAVOR/STRONGLY. . . . . . . . 21% tinued development and expansion FAVOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43% of the trail system within Lino OPPOSE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16s Lakes? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) Do you OPPOSE/STRONGLY. . . . . . . 13% feel strongly that way? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 7% As you may know, the City of Lino Lakes currently operates neigh- borhood parks throughout the community. Many of these neighbor- hood parks are in different stages of development, offering varying levels of playground equipment and facilities . 3