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City of Lino Lakes Park Board Meeting January 5, 1998 exhausting and time-consuming project, it is well worthwhile . • The Secret Holiday Shop, operated in conjunction with Breakfast with Santa, was also a success . Barry stated that although participation was lower than in years past, the program was a joy for young people and received a number of positive comments . • The Holiday lighting contest, in its second year of operation, drew twenty-one contestants compared to seven last year. The second place winner donated their $50 gift certificate to the Anoka County Food Shelf. • Under "Other News" Barry pointed out that the Centennial Middle School Agreement has been approved by the City Council, and the school will be used about six days each week. The City Council also approved a part-time recreation programmer, who should begin in April of 1998 . Finally, the Parks and Recreation Department computers have been updated for the first time in more than three years . Joe asked about combined activities with surrounding communities . Barry explained that an agreement is in place between Lino Lakes and Circle Pines, and an arrangement is being discussed with Centerville as well . Lexington, not interested in such a program for 1997, is considering a joint agreement for 1998 . George asked about ice rinks on the lake. Barry pointed out that in the past such rinks had been shaved, and flooding would be preferable. George asked if a fire hydrant is close by, and Barry responded that there is not. PARKS UPDATE : Rick explained that along with the Recreation Update, the Department would like to provide the Board with a Parks Update . By way of outlining recent activities, Rick stated that overtime hours have been devoted to making skating rinks ready for use, picnic tables have been repaired, the trail system has been inventoried, and the following items have been approved within the 1998 Parks Budget: (a) One Toro 325-D Grounds Master with a 72" side discharge deck to enable the Department to keep up with additional mowing needs ($19, 000) ; (b) a 72" snow blower for the Case Skid Steer for clearing rinks and trails more efficiently ($10, 200) ; (c) two computers ($5, 000) ; (d) one full-time general maintenance position, effective April 1 ($34, 430) ; (e) one full- time secretary position (was part-time $10, 390) ; (f) $15, 000 for trails improvements; (g) one fax machine ($500) ; and (h) minute taker for Park Board meetings . Rick enumerated the following items requested but not approved for the 1998 Parks Budget: (a) seal coating of existing trails 5