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PARK BOARD MINUTES April 1, 1991 Park Board Meeting April 11 1991 The regular April meeting of the Lino Lakes Park Board was called to order at 7:02 PM on April 2, 1991 by Chairman Ray Johnson. Roll call was taken, members in attendance were George Lindy, Ken Johnson, Ray Johnson, John Baumann and Candi Toffoli. Members absent were Bob Williams and Bill Nissen. Staff in attendance were Don Volk, Director of Public Works, Marty Asleson, Superintendent of Parks, Recreation and Forestry, Barry Bernstein, Recreation Supervisor, and Carole Kohler, Parks Secretary. There were no corrections or additions to the minutes of the March 4, 1991 meeting. They were approved as mailed. Open Mike: Bill Hawkins, City Attorney appeared at this time to explain the City Code of Conduct to the Board. He explained that this "Code" is intended for all employees, elected and appointed officials, board members and/or commissioners, and they are expected to adhere to it. Mr. Hawkins asked the members to sign the agreement attached to the Code and return it to Marilyn Anderson, City Clerk. Beth DeMooth, a new resident to Black Duck Drive also appeared under open mike to ask about a park that may be going in behind her house. Marty Asleson explained that what she's probably referring to is the Lakecrest Park Land purchase that the Park Board is currently considering, and will be addressed further on in this meeting. Ray Johnson asked Mrs.DeMooth if she is in favor of a park in her neighborhood. She replied "yes," if the City will try to leave the naturalness of the area rather than make it look like a "city park." No one else appeared under "open mike" OLD BUSINESS• Recreation Update - Marty explained that the agreement the city is working on now with the School District is almost the same as the original that was drafted when Lino Lakes was going to be part of the North Metro Recreation Commission. Ken Johnson questioned the agreement with reference to the compensation received from the School District, he pointed out that the other cities would probably be going to the School District for compensation also. Marty agreed and explained that the monetary compensation is open to negotiation. Marty also noted that these cities will be looking to use the same facilities as Lino Lakes, this could work into a joint program arrangement. Don Volk and Marty Asleson will be attending the meeting scheduled for April 15 with the School District. Marty informed the board that the cities represented by the North Metro Recreation Commission 1