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City of Lino Lakes Park Board Meeting December 7, 1998 NEW BUSINESS• Term Expirations - George Lindy, Joe Schmidt, Paul Montain - Rick gave a friendly reminder that three Park Board terms expire this year. He stated he hopes that Chair Lindy, Joe, and Paul will consider re-appointment for these positions . Review Park Board Position Description - Rick stated that he distributed a Position Description for Park Board Members . He asked each member to review and contact him if they had any questions . Sharon noted that the last sentence of Item 4 was not complete. Paul stated that the first year on the Park Board is basically a learning experience for members . Jeff agreed with him. SCHEDULE NEXT PARK BOARD MEETING: The next Park Board meeting will be held on January 4 , 1999, 6 : 30pm, at the Lino Lakes City Hall . Chair Lindy noted that Park Board meetings have recently -been short . There were no new plats reviewed in 1998 . The Parks budget has dried up and alternative funding for park property is needed. He stated this issue needs to be discussed again with the City Council . Paul stated that very little park funding is obtained from Commercial/Industrial development in relation to residential development . He suggested that the funding obtained for parks from Commercial/Industrial development be looked at and reviewed. Commercial/Industrial development is good for the school system and tax base. It should be good for the parks also. He said the policy needs to be looked at and money for the parks should be set aside. Chair Lindy added that looking at the big picture, park funding needs to come from the General Fund. He stated this issue needs to be reviewed because there is really no new source of funding for parks at this time . 4