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City of Lino Lakes <br /> Park Board Meeting <br /> August 3, 1998 <br /> Sharon suggested a sign be used stating "use at your own risk". <br /> Pat suggested an announcement be put in the City paper that the <br /> trails will be cleared but no salt or sand will be used. <br /> Joe noted that trails being cleared during the winter is not new. <br /> The policy just clarifies which trails will be cleared. <br /> Jeff asked about the cost issues. Rick explained that trails <br /> will be cleared with existing staff and equipment. Park <br /> employees will clear the trails using a plow attached to a 1/2 <br /> ton pickup. If the new policy is successful, equipment designed <br /> specifically for trail clearing may be purchased in the future. <br /> Jeff suggested being sure that the trails are used during the <br /> winter before additional equipment is purchased. <br /> Joe asked about the grass issue in tight corners . Rick stated <br /> there are some tight corners and some damage will be done to the <br /> grass . <br /> RECREATION DEPARTMENT UPDATE : <br /> Rick reviewed the Summer Program Highlights from the Parks and <br /> Recreation Department. He noted the final tally for the t-ball <br /> program was 368 participating in 16 different sessions . He <br /> stated the Safety Camp preparation is continuing and <br /> approximately 85 participants are registered. <br /> Performance in the Parks has concluded. It is estimated the City <br /> averaged about 150 people per performance, which is up from last <br /> year. He stated that Early Bird registration for fall soccer has <br /> concluded. There are over 400 participants registered. <br /> The soccer "Fun"damentals ended July 14, 1998 . Forty-seven <br /> children ages 4-7, participated in the program. Participants <br /> learned basic soccer skills, the concept of team play, and <br /> participated in soccer games . <br /> Rick noted that the first annual Thanksgiving "Turkey Shoot" is <br /> scheduled for November 14, 1998 . <br /> PARKS DEPARTMENT UPDATE : <br /> Rick referred to a memo from Mike Hoffman, Lead Worker. He noted <br /> the July maintenance highlights that included re-roofing of <br /> Sunrise Park warming house and garage, site planning and prep for <br /> playground to be installed at Birch and Shenandoah Parks, <br /> playground inspections and repairs, weed whipping boardwalk <br /> ^� areas, aeration and fertilization of athletic fields, and the <br /> removal of BMX track in the woods at South Reshanau Lake Estates <br /> Park. <br /> 5 <br />