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City of Lino Lakes Park Board Meeting July 6, 1999 number of back ordered parts these projects are not yet complete. The back ordered parts should be arriving shortly and will be installed shortly thereafter. The Parks Department is caught up on weekly mowing and trimming of all parks . The Department has also spent a lot of time on the landscaping of Town Center site tree planting, establishing grade, and sodding. OLD BUSINESS• None NEW BUSINESS• Wenzel Farms Trail Clearing - Rick advised the necessary trail easements were acquired this past winter. The City Council has allocated funds for the tree clearing within the trails easement . Apparently, this past weekend approximately six additional Poplar Trees fell on the trail . The tree contractor has indicated there will be an additional $2, 000 fee for removal of these trees. Rick asked the Park Board to consider an additional $2, 000 from Park Dedication funds to clear the trees so the project will not be delayed. Chair Lindy stated he received an estimate of $145 per tree for tree removal on his property. He stated he is in favor of authorizing $2 , 000 for additional tree removal so the project can proceed. However, he would like to receive other bids for the tree removal . Rick advised he will visit the site and determine a fair cost . He will also investigate the possibility of Park personnel removing the trees. Paul Montain made a motion, seconded by Pat Huelman, to authorize the additional tree removal at Wenzel Farms not to exceed $2, 000 and staff should look at other options . Motion carried unanimously. Rick noted there are a number of Chinese Elm Trees that are apparently within park land at the Lake Drive access . The City may have to look at removing these trees to eliminate the possibility of future damage that may occur to the townhouses . Joint Meeting with the Hugo Park Board, Washington County, Anoka County, and Lino Lakes - Chair Lindy stated the City of Hugo has 7