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Park Board <br />November 1, 2023 <br />pg. 2 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />for trail constructions costs. <br />There are two options for the Park Board to consider: <br />1. Recommend 100% cash dedication. Designate remaining balance of cash dedication <br />from Natures Refuge and cash dedication from Natures Refuge North (after trails <br />credit) for improvements to Arena Acres Park and Lino Lakes Elementary School. <br />2. Recommend dedicating land for a neighborhood park. Designate remaining cash <br />dedication from Natures Refuge and remaining cash dedication from Natures Refuge <br />North (after park land and trails credit) for limited park development. Estimate credit <br />of $38,500 per acre and $75,000 for trails – similar for Natures Refuge. Any future <br />development in the area could be designated for additional park development. <br />Assuming a 3-acre park and similar length of trails as Natures Refuge, there would be <br />approximately $510,372 remaining. A 5-acre park would provide around $433,372 for <br />development. <br />Mr. Termont inquired how we could start a discussion with the school district. Mr. <br />DeGardner explained the process. <br />Mr. Kusterman discussed the condition of Arena Acres Park, if $500,000 is sufficient for a <br />park, and the kinds of trails that could be built. Mr. Kusterman inquired as to whether kids <br />other than students could use Lino Lakes Elementary Park during school hours. <br />Mr. Huelman stated that we have limited funds already and don’t think we should add <br />another park. Would like to improve the parks we now have with the money. <br />Mr. Gooder discussed how the neighborhood is excluded and there is no trail system to <br />the other areas of the community. <br />Mr. Termont discussed the Natures Refuge North Concept Plan and the 2040 <br />Comprehensive Plan. <br />Mrs. Schmidt asked if there was any green space in the development. Mrs. Schmidt agrees <br />with Mr. Huelman that we have limited funds and don’t think another park should be <br />developed. Recommends option 1: making improvements to the amenities in the area. <br />Mr. Gooder stated he would recommend option 1, making improvements to the amenities <br />in the area. <br />Mr. Termont asked if we were considering closing parks in the future. Mr. Termont is <br />also in favor of option 1, making improvements to the amenities in the area. Do we have <br />a strategy for approaching the school districts? Mr. DeGardner stated that he had no <br />strategy but to make the first phone call. <br />Mr. Gooder moved to approve option 1 and recommend 100% cash dedication. Updating <br />the existing park, working with Lino Lakes Elementary School, and funding a little <br />upkeep. Motion seconded by Mrs. Schmidt. Mr. Huelman stated let’s make certain we <br />can service the Natures Refuge North residents. Motion carried 5 – 0.