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^ CITY OF LINO LAKES PARK BOARD MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1995 Sharon wanted to know if this type of lighting was cheaper because it was so directed. Amy appreciated Marty showing the tape and said that lighting is a big issue to her as well as other people in the community. She continued by saying that low spillage lighting should be pushed if there is a recreation complex and if lighting is put in it. There was also discussion about passing an ordinance pertaining to the type of lighting to be used in the city. Pam said Jeanne Kenow should also be kept in mind when discussing lighting because she has gone through crime prevention through environmental design and may be advising some commercial groups that may be building and putting in lighting in the city. Barry said if you wanted to see this type of lighting a good place to go is Central Park in Roseville. (Victoria and County Road C) Barry added that this is a park in a residential area. F. Recreation Programs: Barry passed out an update of the current winter activities which showed the number of participants in the programs. He told the Park Board how the department was doing with the programs that were running now. Barry talked about the warminghouses and said a final report would be done when the warminghouse season ends. He reported that the numbers are down due to the type of winter we have had so far. He continued by saying the warminghouses were open 10 days to 2 weeks later than usual because of the warm weather. Barry went on to say that the Snack and Skate classes have really taken off this year. There are about 53 participants this year where there was only about 30 last year. Kids Karate had about 70 students in the fall with about 53 in the winter session. This is a real popular program with kids. George wanted to know if a running tally was kept at each of the warminghouses shelters. Barry explained the log books that are kept at each of the shelters. George wanted to know if there was much use at the Country Lakes Park rink. Barry responded that there was more use on the weekends than during the week. However, Rice Lake Elementary School does use this rink during the weekdays so parents are learning of this rink through the kids. Marty said it is the nicest, largest skating area we have. Barry said it is anticipated that Lino Park will be open next year with a warminghouse. There has been comments from the neighborhood regarding the timed lighting. Marty said finishing 4