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City of Lino Lakes Park Board Meeting April 6, 1998 Rick stated that he felt unless there was a sound financial reason based on these scenarios, and this scenario only being $21, 000, the amount was not adequate enough to warrant selling the land. Mr. Johnson said that like all developers they would like to see the park plan developed now before the lots are sold, but the City prefers to develop the park plan after the neighbors are there so they can participate in the planning process . However, there are things that they can help the City do now to make it look more like a park such as getting turf established, which they would like to get done now. Mr. Johnson continued stating that if the Board would like to sell the property, to make the deal more attractive, Mr. Uhde could help them with their park plan including dirt opportunities and relocation of a sediment pond. He indicated that in his last conversation with Rick, he said he would rather not have a sediment pond in the park area. Mr. Johnson explained that the Watershed would, in regard to the drainage system, prefer the two ponds become combined, which they are proposing they do between the east and west side of the road. If combined, they would prefer it be on the east side of the road because that is where the downstream point is in the system. He continued stating that they have prepared a Concept Grading Plan to accomplish that requirement. Paul stated that although the Park Board is in need of some financial help, he would prefer to do nothing because the land is escalating in value. He continued stating that even though the land is raw and needs some work, $21, 000 is not a significant amount of money. He does not want to sacrifice this land for that amount of money which is not even enough to purchase one piece of playground equipment. Paul suggested that at this time they hold on to the land and look into it further at another time. Pat asked if there was some idea about how the trail system would connect into the area from the new additions and even the older development, trying to get an idea of how people would get in and out of the area and if the lots would be effective for traffic management. Mr. Johnson reviewed the map showing a trail linkage that was required in the 1st and 2nd Additions . They do expect more opportunity for trail development and that process is in the works . They have not done any detailed concept but do have a concept plan they have been using for illustration purposes to help the discussion as it relates to the comprehensive planning process . He indicated they have also been meeting with the �• Planning Commission and Comprehensive Plan Task Force to discuss 5