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Park Board Meeting May 6, 1991 OTHER OLD BUSINESS: Ray Johnson updated the board members on the Wenzel Farms property. He explained that Hokanson Development did not get approval from the DNR to fill the area they wanted to, opposed to what Mr. Kirk Corson told the park board the last time he appeared before them. So the end result is that the park dedication will go back to the original .7 acres. Candi Toffoli questioned the Lakecrest park land purchase. Marty Asleson explained that the purchase agreement will expire on June 6, but we could possibly have an answer on whether we will purchase the property after the next City Council meeting on May 13th. George Lindy asked if Brauer & Associates has given us a dollar figure on the Comprehensive Park Plan study yet. He questioned if the original figure discussed wasn't something like $30,000.00, although it seems that there was never a definite amount agreed upon at park board level. Marty said that the Comprehensive Park Plan Committee is deciding that now. He also explained that the Rosemount plan that we were comparing ourselves to was around $45,000.00 and they had the full program, and we were looking at the "bare bones" program. There was no other Old Business. NEW BUSINESS: SUMMER PROGRAMS - Marty Asleson referred the board to several articles about user fees associated with organized playground programs. He explained that he wanted to run the idea past the park board to get their feelings on user fees opposed to raising taxes to meet the expenses involved with the recreation program. Ken Johnson questioned whether user fees were to be used to just cover the cost of what is being used. Marty explained yes, plus 5 to 10% to cover materials and staff time. He says we are at the low spectrum of user fees for what we are charging for current programs in comparison to other cities. He feels that there are some sound reasons for user fees. Ken Johnson expressed some concern that those who can't afford to participate will be excluded from the programs. He thinks the 3