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<br /> Richard Jensen, Park Board Member, confirmed with DeGardner that as of right now <br />there is only $90,000 in funds to use to upgrade a park. DeGardner confirmed and added <br />that if Lino Park come in under budget there could be some funds extra however the Park <br />Board should plan on the $90,000. <br /> <br /> William Kusterman. Park Board Member, commented that the Park Board needs to <br />identify the real important needs and make the City Council aware of them. That they <br />need to try to make them understand what funds would be needed to make a real <br />difference. <br /> <br /> Clark Gooder, Park Board Member, did request to have Mike Hoffman, Parks Supervisor, <br />attend a park walk though in Ocotber or attend a Park Board Meeting dregarding the <br />needs of each park and the city. <br /> <br /> Kusterman commented that he remembered at one time the Park Board received Mike’s <br />assessment of each of the park and is looking to have that updated and provided again to <br />the Park Board. <br /> <br /> Zilka stated that there has to be a clear 5yr plan, 10yr plan, etc. Going year to year will <br />not cut it or make a significant difference. <br /> <br /> Huelman stated there is two folds. One, is to go back and take a look at the list of needs <br />that they have slowly been chipping away at. He suggest that the Park Board do a work <br />session where they can look at the list and re-prioritize it and then update the long term <br />financial plan. Two, is try to obtain more funding. <br /> <br /> After a lengthy discussion the Park Board decided to visit the following parks to review <br />and make assessments: City Hall Park, Marshan Park, Wenzel Farms Park, and <br />Shenandoah Park. <br /> <br />Park Board did discuss a dog park with-in the City. The logistics and spacing was <br />discussed. Abby Haworth, Park Board Member, stated it would be hard to consider <br />putting in a dog park at this time when they have some many parks and trails they need to <br />update that they are having a hard time funding. Kusterman stated he would go on <br />recorded opposing a dog park at this time. <br /> <br />At this time the Park Board will visit the parks and then work to compile a plan/list on <br />what needs to be done. <br /> <br /> <br />8. NEW BUSINESS <br /> <br />A. PARK SIGNAGE <br />Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director, stated that the need to update our park <br />identification signage has been discussed for several year. He pointed out that many of <br />the parks do not have any signage, and those that do have routed, wood type signs.