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Is PARK BOARD MEETING March 4, 1991 The regular March meeting of the Lino Lakes Park Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at Lino Lakes City Hall by Board Chairman Ray Johnson. Board Members in attendance were Candi Toffoli, Bob Williams, John Baumann, Ray Johnson, Ken Johnson, and Bill Nissen. Absent was George Lindy. Staff in attendance were Don Volk, Director of Public Works and Marty Asleson, Superintendent of Parks, Recreation and Forestry. Consideration of Minutes - There were no corrections or additions to the minutes of February 4, 1991. The minutes were approved as mailed. Open Mike - Mr. Paul Brandt, spokesperson for the Lakecrest Park neighborhood group appeared under open mike. Mr. Brandt was asking as to the current status of Lakecrest Park. He noted that he had been at the last City Council meeting, and was in attendance tonight so he could let the Park Board know that the neighborhood was still very concerned with getting a park in their neighborhood. Ray Johnson advised Mr. Brandt that the current status of this park purchase is scheduled as 10,41, an agenda item to be discussed later on in this meeting. Ray did, however, mention that the City Council would like to continue the purchase agreement for the Lakecrest Park property until the Comprehensive Park Plan study could determine whether there is indeed a need for the park land purchase. Mr. Ron Birch, developer and owner of the "old Hanson gravel pit" property appeared at this time. He was scheduled to appear on tonight's agenda under "New Business", but requested to appear earlier on the agenda. Mr. Birch showed the board a plat plan and explained his plans. He plans to build approximately 40-43 unit executive townhomes here. This is a 20 acre parcel located on the east side of Lake Amelia off 20th Avenue, just north of Ash Street. He says he has been in contact with the Department of Natural Resources in trying to have this development lend itself to the natural surroundings. Mr. Birch explained that these townhouses will not be targeted for the young family, but for retirees or "empty nesters." He explained that he would like to make this development in two phases, if phase I is successful, then he will go on to phase II. Ray Johnson asked what type of park dedication Mr. Birch had in mind. Mr. Birch wants to be able to put in a trail system and commons area that will be deeded to the townhome association, and also maintained by the association. Mr. Birch suggested that he may have to dedicate funds rather that property for park dedication because of the location being near ponds, and wanting to use r-� the ponds for a more natural setting for canoes, etc. to get PAGE 1