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CITY OF LINO LAKES PARK BOARD MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 31 1995 from the Park Board. George wanted to know if the $22, 000 included equipment and hard court surface. LuAnn responded that the quote included everything. It included excavation, handicap accessibility tiles, 2-5 year old and 5-12 year old play structures, and supervision for installation, with the neighborhood installing the equipment. Pam asked if the hard court surface was cement. LuAnn said that she had researched several types of hard court surfaces and the neighborhood decided to do the cement work themselves. Sharon wanted to know the amount of the grant they had requested. LuAnn said the original amount was $3500 but they are hoping to get $2000. Amy asked if they would be willing to share their door to door fundraising information with other neighborhood groups. They all said that would not be a problem. Joe wanted to know if they had thought about getting a scout to do an eagle scout project and put in a hard surface court area. LuAnn said they felt they have looked at every resource possible. She said they have also contacted the developer for a donation and he told them to submit a request in writing. Moline Concrete is going to donate concrete picnic tables for the park. There was also questions on the cost of the equipment, getting business donations, and ways to cut expenses to be able to meet the budget. MOTION: Amy made a motion to approve this neighborhood park at the Park Board level. Pam seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. George wanted the minutes sent to the Friends of the Park for their next meeting. BRANDYWOOD PARK Marty discussed the base mapping for this park. He said the park has 3 acres delineated and they need 5 additional acres to make it a full neighborhood park for this area. Some of the difficulty that might be faced are surrounding houses and the potential to expand. The possibility to expand will have to be done to the south. PHEASANT HILLS Jeff Schoenbauer was present to give an update of this mini park. He said he and Marty had met with representatives on this concept plan. He told the board they should look at this as a preliminary plan because the developer and residents have not had an opportunity to see this and react. This plan represents the program elements talked about in the Comprehensive Plan for this 2