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City of Lino Lakes <br /> Park Board Meeting <br /> March 2, 1998 <br /> Ms . Taschuk rephrased her motion that the City Council be made <br /> aware of the importance of the replacement of playground <br /> equipment and the appropriateness of using general fund dollars <br /> versus use of dedicated funds for these replacements, seconded by <br /> Ms . Lane. Motion carried. <br /> FRIENDS OF THE PARK UPDATE : <br /> Mr. DeGardner presented a memorandum from Barry Bernstein <br /> outlining the topics of discussion at the last meeting of the <br /> Friends Foundation. He directed particular attention to the new <br /> plaque design for placement in neighborhood parks upon the <br /> occasion of any significant donation, using the plaque for Matt <br /> Noren who made a donation to Lino Park last Fall as an example. <br /> Mr. DeGardner explained that the new plaques are of a damage- <br /> resistent design, and represent an attractive colorful addition <br /> to the park landscape as opposed to those used in the past. <br /> Mr. Schmidt asked about the cost of such a plaque, to which Mr. <br /> DeGardner responded approximately $40 . <br /> Mr. DeGardner pointed out that the Friends of the Parks <br /> Foundation will be presenting a plaque to contributors from 1997 <br /> at the March 9 City Council meeting. He added that the following <br /> groups will be recognized: Olson, Phelan & Company, Ace Solid <br /> Wastes, Budget Computers, Molin Concrete, and Target Industries . <br /> Each of these organizations have made donations of at least $500 <br /> to Friends of the Parks in 1997 . <br /> BOND REFERENDUM: <br /> Mr. DeGardner stated that Staff continues to assess neighborhood <br /> needs with regard to park and trail systems as well as an <br /> athletic complex. He pointed out that negotiations for the <br /> purchase of certain property have stalled, creating the need to <br /> investigate other land possibilities for the athletic complex. <br /> Mr. DeGardner indicated that a finalized proposal should be <br /> presented to City Council in April for final approval . The three <br /> areas at issue are improvements to new and existing neighborhood <br /> parks, trail segments within the community, and an athletic <br /> complex. If approved by Council, the referendum would go to the <br /> public on Saturday, June 13 . <br /> Chair Lindy suggested that additional discussion is needed with <br /> respect to projected cost estimates and prioritization. Mr. <br /> DeGardner indicated that time is of the essence to finalize these <br /> matters . <br /> 10 <br />