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City of Lino Lakes Park Board Meeting January 5, 1998 Paul requested clarification of the $15, 000 trail development figure. George explained that over the past three years the Park Board has first designated $15, 000 from its Fund toward trail development, and the City has matched that amount . Paul suggested that perhaps that figure should be increased, or a separate amount designated specifically for trail improvement. Rick stated that $30, 000 is earmarked for trails for 1998, and that perhaps a certain percentage of that figure should be designated for maintenance of existing trails . George agreed, indicating that there is a necessity to maintain existing trails rather than focus funding on new trails . Paul suggested that a system for determining maintenance need based upon trail condition be developed. George asked Rick to investigate projected costs for seal coating of trails . Rick also mentioned other maintenance needs, such as culvert repair, that he would like to see addressed along with seal coating. George concluded that trail maintenance be included in an overall recommendation to Council . Pam suggested that the amount be raised to $20, 000, and the Board agreed. In addition, George suggested that seal coating be named as a separate request, in the amount of $10, 000 . George explained that he will prepare a list of requests for Council which will include individual funding amounts and philosophical summaries, and specify matching general fund amounts . With respect to other goals, Sharon asked about those items listed above that presently have no designated funding. Joe asked specifically about Country Lakes Park, expressing concern that only $259 are dedicated to that park. George suggested that the master plan should be revisited to determine what elements were recommended, and pursue those additional amenities that are most appropriate. With respect to Marshan Park, George pointed out that land was accepted in lieu of dedication funds, so any further improvements would have to come from available non-designated dedicated funds based upon the master plan. George pointed out that Quail Ridge is another project which has no designated park dedication funding for 1998, as land was accepted in lieu of money. He added that Rick is in the process of scheduling neighborhood meetings as a beginning to the master plan process . Similarly to Marshan Park, the Board will have to determine whether or not funds are available and appropriate to go forward with additional development. Paul mentioned Pheasant Hills, pointing out that this project is almost entirely developed, and reminded the group of the possibility of using some adjacent school property as a temporary 9