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CITY OF LINO LAKES <br /> PARK BOARD MEETING <br /> MOMAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1995 <br /> C. Forestry/Oakwilt Reforestation: Marty was going to show a <br /> video but the video machine was broken. Marty talked about <br /> oakwilt suppression. Since the State has initiated the <br /> Cooperative Suppression Program in 1991 there has been almost a <br /> half a million dollars in Federal suppression assistance put in <br /> through the Department of Natural Resources, over 200 miles of <br /> vibratory plow line has been put in, and over 700 infection <br /> centers have been slated for 1995. <br /> D. Trails/Inventory: Marty included a trail inventory update <br /> memo in the packet. He said the inventory is now tied into <br /> mapping coordinates so that there is an easy and understandable <br /> method to inspect, and cost-track our existing system of <br /> bituminous trails. He continued by saying we have also developed <br /> a monthly inspection form as well as an inspection form for <br /> mowing crews. Copies of these forms were included in the <br /> packets. He continued by saying reserve officers are out looking <br /> at the trails and are turning in report forms when they see a <br /> problem. George asked what the mode of transportation was when <br /> doing the monthly inspections. Marty said they will use the <br /> Cushman or may use a bicycle in the future for some of the areas. <br /> Marty said these inspection forms are need, in case there is an <br /> incident we can review the files. <br /> E. Playground Inspection Process: Marty said he was going to be <br /> attending a MRPA Community Park Policing workshop with Council- <br /> person Andy Neal on February 15. <br /> Marty said he wasn't sure if some of the old playground equipment <br /> conforms to the new consumer products standards. He said he is <br /> in the process of training staff people how to do inspections. <br /> An annual audit will be done and a report given to the Park <br /> Board. He is going to continue a monthly inspection process that <br /> is done the last Monday of each month. After the inspections are <br /> done they will follow-up on problems that do exist. <br /> George said we have to remember the increasing cost of <br /> maintenance when doing funding because of the addition of new <br /> equipment in the neighborhood parks. <br /> F. Earth Day Celebration: Jackie Constant, Recycling <br /> Coordinator, is co-chair of the Earth Day Committee this year. <br /> There has been two meetings at the Wargo Nature Center to start <br /> planning another celebration. The Earth Day Celebration will be <br /> held on April 22 at the Wargo Nature Center and will be tied in <br /> with the State' s 25th Great Minnesota Greenup. <br /> 8 <br />