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Park Board <br />January 6, 2021 <br />Page 3 <br />DRAFT MINUTES <br /> <br />there is $70,000 in undesignated funds and asked the Park Board if they want to replace <br />another park playground or keep the funds were they are and just replace Lino Park. <br /> <br /> Huelman stated that with the possible addition of the hard court surfaces going in at Birch <br />and Centerville (Tower Park) and the fact that Sunrise Park and Birch Park playground <br />equipment had just been updated that the Park Board had done a good job covering the <br />area for most of the residents especially if Lino Park receives updates. He stated that he <br />felt that if the hard court surfaces are installed at “Tower Park” that it would be enough <br />hard surface courts installed throughout the City in one year. <br /> <br /> Kusterman stated that looking back at the last meeting discussions he wanted to bring <br />back up Clearwater Creek Park. He stated that structure is very old, still a lot of young <br />families in the area, and he believes its right in the range of parks that are 20 years old or <br />more. He said that he felt like Clearwater Creek is very important park. He thought by <br />updating Clearwater Creek it would be a way of “showing the love” to the east of the city <br />not always just the north and south. He stated his support for doing a project over in the <br />Clearwater area versus leaving the money in a fund. He stated that he believes it is the <br />Park Boards job to advise council to spend the money that is in a fund and that it benefits <br />the residents. <br /> <br /> Rick updated the Park Board on the condition of Clearwater Creek stating that the <br />playground was installed in 2002. He went on to say that he had just had a conversation <br />with Park Supervisor, Mike Hoffman, regarding prioritizing replacing playgrounds and <br />Clearwater Creek was recommended. DeGardner stated that if you are looking at this <br />from a strategic stand point that there are many structures that could be replaced but they <br />can’t all be done in one swoop. He stated “It’s about looking at the most logical way to <br />get these amenities updated for residents. Birch, Sunrise, and Lino Parks pretty well <br />cover the City except the east side. If the Park Board were to recommend updating <br />Clearwater Creek the Park Board could say that a 5-7min drive from anywhere in Lino <br />Lakes you could be at any of those parks that have updated equipment. <br /> <br /> DeGardner stated that another benefit of replacing Clearwater Creek is the dollars <br />designated for the project would be strictly for the equipment and engineered wood fiber. <br />The playground area itself has a concrete apron so dollars would not be needed for <br />regrading or replacing edging and boarders which can normally be costly. He stated that <br />it would be a straight forward project. <br /> <br /> Huelman stated that those were good points and that Clearwater Creek was at the top of <br />the list. He also thought it would be worth mentioning Birchwood Acres as well as a <br />replacement option. He stated that the neighborhood of Birchwood Acres has turned over <br />and there are many young families moving into the neighborhood. He stated the park is <br />run down and has limited features. Something to keep in mind as well. <br /> <br /> Kusterman and Gooder expressed support for the Lino and Clearwater Creek Projects. <br /> <br /> Jensen expressed support for the Lino Project but would like to hear estimates for the <br />Clearwater Creek Project.