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COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 22, 1998 <br /> n <br /> Mayor Sullivan moved to accept the preliminary Concept Plan, as presented. Council Member <br /> Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. <br /> Comprehensive Plan Update-Mr. Brixius announced that the next Comprehensive Task Force <br /> meeting is June 25, 1998. There will be an open discussion regarding the policy plan. Mr. <br /> Brixius stated that after the last work session meeting,the City was overwhelmed with calls from <br /> residents not in favor of the Birch Street improvements. He stated that he will share those <br /> comments from the residents at the Comprehensive Task Force meeting. Mr. Brixius invited <br /> those present to attend the meeting. <br /> PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT REPORT, RICK DEGARDNER <br /> Consideration of Resolution No. 98 -95,Accepting Donation from the Circle-Lex Lions <br /> Club -Mr. DeGardner stated that the Circle-Lex Lions Club donated $1,000 to the Lino Lakes <br /> Parks and Recreation Department to continue their support of the National Youth Sports coaches <br /> Association. The Circle-Lex Lions has supported the youth sports coaching certification <br /> program for the past several years. <br /> Mr. DeGardner explained that the Lino Lakes Parks and Recreation Department certifies around <br /> 200 coaches per year. The coach's clinics are held for Centennial Little League, Centennial <br /> Baseball, the Lino Lakes program coaches and other associations that wish to have their coaches <br /> certified. <br /> Mr. DeGardner stated that this donation will cover half of the certification fee of$15.00 per <br /> person. The associations cover the other portion of the certification fee. <br /> Mayor Sullivan stated that the Circle-Lex Lions Club contributes a lot to the City and she <br /> appreciates all they do. <br /> Council Member Dahl moved to adopt Resolution No. 98 - 95, as presented. Council Member <br /> Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. <br /> Resolution No. 98 - 95 can be found at the end of these minutes. <br /> Consideration of Accepting 1998 Park Board Goals and Authorize Expenditure of Park <br /> Dedication Funds -Mr. DeGardner referred to a list of the 1998 Park Board Goals and <br /> Priorities. The list includes the installation of playground equipment at Birch Park, Shenandoah <br /> Park, and Lino Park, trails in Rice Lake Estates Park and Birchwood Acres Park, and some minor <br /> improvements at County Lakes Park, including a sand volleyball court, horseshoes, and BBQ <br /> grills. <br /> Mr. DeGardner stated that Pheasant Hills Park will be completed based upon the existing master <br /> 101N plan. He indicated he met with residents of the Pheasant Hills Park area and the residents were <br /> in agreement to complete the park as planned. <br /> 11 <br />