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CITY OF LINO LAKES PARK BOARD MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 5, 1995 Barry said yes, he did turn teams away this year. He continued to say that youth activities are self-sustaining and the adult programs generally generate income. Kim Sullivan said the Park Board needed to keep in mind that there was 250 people at the forum so there was a broad spectrum of the city present. She went on to say that the Park Board, Marty and Administration needs to weigh the opportunity costs and make a responsible decision whether it is wiser to purchase the land now because of the cost. She felt that the 20/20 group would support that as long as the board can show that they are still working on the advisory groups goals. George asked how much financing was available from funding sources other than the general fund. Laura said she could not give a clear answer to that question. She thought an external consultant should be hired to investigate external funding sources because there are grants available but it is a maize to find them. Marty said when he tried to get an ISTEA grant last year he faced many obstacles. George asked if it was realistic for Lino Lakes to obtain grant money. Brian responded yes. George said we should investigate the cost to obtain a consultant to pursue grant money. Pam asked how many cities, the size of Lino Lakes, hire a consultant or use staff to obtain money. Marty said it is not uncommon for cities to have a general fund line item for consultants. George asked when 20/20 Vision is developing these plans is financing considered. Kim said they start out with a vision and they realize you can't ask for something they aren't willing to pay for. A key issue to take into the budgeting process if you can't get the money this year what are the alternatives. George asked if the people that gave input to the 20/20 Vision group are amenable to a referendum. Ray said he didn't feel they have enough information within the process of the 20/20 group to be able to answer that question. Brian said it is up to the Park Board and the City Council to decide if they have support for a referendum. Pam asked where the indoor recreation center comes in. She wanted to know if the trails were done what would you do the next the athletic complex or indoor center. Ray said it was developed, by the group, because it provide a central gathering place plus increase the potential for recreational opportunities. Pam then asked if the recreation centers that the 20/20 group visited were self sustaining. Ray said one was, one was not, and one was on the way to being self-sustaining. George asked if population density had something to do with sustenance. Ray said absolutely and we should look at using partnerships to offset costs. 6