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PARK BOARD MINUTES ,..k April 1, 1991 willing to go along with the recommendation the park board comes up with tonight as they are anxious to get started. Candi Toffoli asked Don for his opinion. Don said that council is waiting for the board to make a recommendation tonight. He thinks that there is a need for a larger tot lot. John Baumann made a motion to recommend to the council to leave the park dedication for the Wenzel Farms Development at .7 acres, seeing that Sunrise Park is no more than 1/4 mile away. Motion was seconded by Ray Johnson. A discussion followed, after which Ray Johnson called for a vote. Those in favor of the motion were John Baumann and Ray Johnson. Opposed were Candi Toffoli, Ken Johnson and George Lindy. Motion did not pass. George Lindy then made another motion to recommend the council accept the new proposal, approximately 3 acres for park land if the existing swamp land south of the proposed park can be moved to the west, squaring off the parcel. Also that the filling in of the swamp land, and the excavating expense not be borne by the park board. The balance of the park dedication to be paid in cash. The motion was seconded by Candi Toffoli. Ray Johnson called for a vote. Those in favor were Candi Toffoli, Ken Johnson and George Lindy. Opposed were Ray Johnson and John Baumann. Motion carried unanimously. Other Old Business - There was no other old business. NEW BUSINESS• Arbor Day/Earth Day - Marty Asleson explained to the board that Earth Day will be on Saturday, April 27, 1991. This event will be held at Lino Lakes City Hall, and will be held in conjunction with the cities of Lexington, Circle Pines , Centerville and Blaine. Area clean-up will be from 9-11 AM. Lunch and Ceremonies will be from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The Mayor will read a proclamation and receive a Tree City Award for the City. The theme this year will be "Energy Efficient Landscaping" and Global Releaf and Minnesota Releaf. Other New Business - Ray Johnson asked for an update on park dedication fees. Don Volk explained that this issue has already been to the council for a first reading. At that time the council discussed increasing the fees, but nothing had been changed from how it was presented so far. Council recommended that the multi dwelling unit fees should be addressed in the Comprehensive Park Plan. There was no other new business. Meeting was adjourned at 8:50 PM. 4