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� PARR BOARD MINUTES OCTOBER 7, 1991 the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association magazine regarding this program. Mona Allen a member of the committee is looking into this project. Marty Asleson commented that this is a very good committee, we are fortunate to have these people, they're a good sharing group, each with their own field of expertise that can bring the issues into focus. He feels the Park Board has certainly gotten their money's worth. Minor Subdivision Park Dedication Approval Procedure - Don Volk reported back to the Park Board concerning the matter of an Application for Consideration of a Minor Subdivision from Steve Bailey of 1826 Birch St. in the August 14, 1991 Design Review Board meeting. This subdivision was approved, Mr. Bailey was asked to pay a Park Dedication fee of $400.00 for each new lot, but consideration of the Park Dedication was never brought before the Park Board. At the last Park Board meeting Ken Johnson asked why. Don Volk reports that he discussed this matter with the City Administrator, and has been assured that in the future all minor subdivision park dedication requirements will be brought in front of the Park Board for consideration. We will be getting $400.00 per lot for Park Dedication for this minor subdivision as previously stated. Shade Tree Board - Marty Asleson reported that the Anoka County Shade Tree Board has purchased a Vibratory Plow to help control oak wilt within the county. The City of Lino Lakes will be the first City to use it. Marty commented that the county tree committee is a good group of people to work with. After working together for three years, he feels that they have accomplished something. Mr. Asleson explained that the city forestry department is looking at re -forestation for next Spring. He says that they have to look at hazardous trees that exist on our boulevards such as cottonwoods. Some are rotted out and are in need of trimming. They have looked at the use of a bucket truck. Ken Johnson asked what criteria is used for re -forestation. Marty explained that the idea is to create a uniform, symmetrical form and tree scape, staying away from utilities. Ken Johnson wondered how one development is selected over another. Marty explained that work would be done mostly in the new developments using the escrowed developer's dollars. Don Volk pointed out that eventually there will be a need to use general fund dollars to do some of the older developments. Marty says he would like to meet with the neighbors to talk to them about their trees. John Baumann asked about the boulevard planting, he wondered if 7