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City of Lino Lakes Park Board Meeting June 7, 1999 3 . Wenzel Farms Trail Clearing $ 5, 000 Paul asked if $25, 000 is enough for the bleachers . Rick stated $25, 000 will take care of all existing bleachers within the City. Paul asked how many dollars were in the excess revenue funds . Rick estimated that the Parks Department received approximately 20% of the excess revenue funds. He noted the Parks Department received excess funds last year also. Those funds went exclusively to playground equipment . Rick noted the City is waiting to purchase the new bleachers to ensure the bleachers will meet next year' s standards . RECREATION DEPARTMENT UPDATE: Rick referred to the Program Highlights Flyer from May, 1999 . He noted that four classes will be offered this summer in the Soccer Fundamentals program. At this time, two classes are full and the other two have only a few spaces left . n Rick stated there are 19 preschoolers currently registered in the Preschool Playtime program. A few of the sites for the Playground Program already have over 20 registered participants . At this time, 33 out of the 40 spaces for the Options Program have been filled. Rick continued stating there are over 100 kids involved with the Youth Tennis Lessons . The number of lessons advertised has been increased. At the present time, 275 children are enrolled in the T-Ball program. The Recreation Department will attempt to offer additional classes later in the season based upon interest from participants . Rick stated Kite Day was a big success with 275 kite flying enthusiasts during the course of the day. Rick thanked the Lino Lakes Lions Club and Mountain Enterprises for their generous contributions to keep this event free for families . PARKS DEPARTMENT UPDATE: Rick reviewed a memo from Mike Hoffman, Parks Supervisor, which summarizes the maintenance highlights for May, 1999 . 7