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City of Lino Lakes <br /> Park Board Goal Setting Meeting <br /> Wednesday, September 20, 1995 <br /> The goal setting meeting started at 6 : 07pm at the Lino Lakes <br /> Park, Recreation and Forestry Building on September 20, <br /> 1995 . Members present were George Lindy, Amy Donlin, Pam <br /> Taschuk, Ken Johnson, Betty Piper and Sharon Lane. Staff in <br /> attendance were Marty Asleson, Parks, Recreation and <br /> Forestry Coordinator, Barry Bernstein, Recreation Program <br /> Supervisor, Mary Vaske, Finance Director, and Sandie Wood, <br /> Recording Secretary. Joe Schmidt did not attend the <br /> meeting. <br /> Marty Asleson started the meeting by introducing Mary Vaske . <br /> Mary passed out and reviewed a summary of the 1996 general <br /> fund expenditures and a printout of the park dedication <br /> funds . She went over the park dedication funds starting in <br /> 1987 through 1995 . <br /> Marty explained that each year he does a general fund budget <br /> proposal for the Park, Recreation and Forestry Departments . <br /> In the park proposal he requests money, from the City <br /> Council, to fund maintenance for parks, supplies, and <br /> personnel . With the new growth in the city he has concerns <br /> with keeping up with the new park areas, new trails, and <br /> more maintenance and inspection needs . <br /> He asked Mary to explain where the city is with its tax base <br /> and the concerns from a funding stand point . Mary said <br /> because it is an election year the council decided not to <br /> have a tax increase. Because of this the general fund <br /> budget was figured at a zero tax increase. When the <br /> Department heads started working on the budget they <br /> requested 5 . 1 million dollars which was 1 . 1 million dollars <br /> over what the city could afford without a tax increase. The <br /> department heads wish lists have been cut back to meet the <br /> 4 . 0 million dollar general fund budget . <br /> Marty and Mary explained how the budget dollars are <br /> allocated. They also talked about tax increment financing <br /> and how that affects the taxes in the city. <br /> Ken asked if there was money allotted in the 1996 budget for <br /> trails . Marty responded yes, $15, 000 . 00 was in the budget . <br /> There was discussion on the school referendum and how that <br /> may affect what the city is trying to do with the community <br /> center or athletic complex. George and Pam said they heard <br /> 1 <br />