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• • • 14. How would you rate the upkeep EXCELLENT 14% and maintenance of Lino Lakes City GOOD 63% Parks -- would you say excellent, ONLY FAIR 16% good, only fair, or poor? POOR 2% DON'T KNOW /REFUSED 5% 15. Do you or members of your household regularly leave the City of Lino Lakes to use leisure -time recreational facilities or programs in other cities? (IF "YES," ASK:) What types of facilities or programs are you using elsewhere? DON'T KNOW, 52%; SKIING, 20; SOFTBALL, 2 %; COMMUNITY CENTER - SHOREVIEW, 140; TRAILS /PARKS, 120; SHOPPING, 4 %; POOL, 5 %; THEATERS, 3 %; LAKES /BOATING, 5 %; HEALTH CLUB, 1%; SCATTERED, 1 %. The City of Lino Lakes is considering major improvements in three components of its park and recreation offerings. The improve- ments under consideration include an outdoor recreation facility, trail improvements, and neighborhood park improvements. But, to proceed with any of these three proposals would require a bond referendum and subsequent property tax increase to provide con- struction funds. I would like to discuss each proposal with you and have you comment on each one. Let's talk about the outdoor athletic complex... The City of Lino Lakes is considering building an outdoor athle- tic complex, which would include soccer fields, baseball fields, and other multi - seasonal athletic facilities. 16. Would you favor or oppose the de- velopment of an outdoor athletic complex in Lino Lakes? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) Do you feel strongly that way? FAVOR /STRONGLY 15% FAVOR 47% OPPOSE 170 OPPOSE /STRONGLY 15% DON'T KNOW /REFUSED 7% As you may know, the City of Lino Lakes has been actively con- structing a comprehensive trail system for its residents. So far, approximately nine miles of trails have been constructed. To complete and expand the trail system would require the passage of a bond referendum. If successful, residents of the City would see a property tax increase to provide funds for this purpose. 17. Do you favor or oppose the con- FAVOR /STRONGLY 21% tinued development and expansion FAVOR 43% of the trail system within Lino OPPOSE 160 Lakes? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) Do you OPPOSE /STRONGLY 13% feel strongly that way? DON'T KNOW /REFUSED 7% As you may know, the City of Lino Lakes currently operates neigh- borhood parks throughout the community. Many of these neighbor- hood parks are in different stages of development, offering varying levels of playground equipment and facilities.