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Park Board Meeting - October 4, 2004 Minutes • RICE LAKE ESTATES PARK UPDATE: Rick advised on Wednesday, September 22, he was informed that City of Circle Pines staff removed the playground equipment at Rice Lake Estates Park. He provided a brief summary of the history of the situation noting the property was leased by the City of Lino Lakes from the City of Circle Pines to provide some leisure amenities for residents in the Rice Lake Estates Development. When the lease was discussed in 1998, the City of Circle Pines' future plans for the property was for future commercial and /or industrial development. In 1999, a trail connection from the park area to Baldwin Park (Circle Pines Park) as well as playground equipment and a % court basketball court were installed. • On June 29, 2004, staff was informed by Circle Pines staff that they had recently platted this property consisting of 52 single - family homes. Unfortunately, the southern boundary of this subdivision bisects the existing location of the playground structure. Several options were discussed with Circle Pines staff agreeing to resolve this matter to Lino Lakes' satisfaction. Last Wednesday, City staff observed the playground structure being dismantled. Circle Pines staff was immediately contacted to express disappointment on how this was handled. Consequently, the residents of Rice Lake Estates and City staff were caught off guard with the sudden removal of the equipment. It was staff's intent to notify residents of the situation, including a timeline and how the situation would be resolved, once an action plan from Circle Pines was developed. To date, the City still has not received any communication /correspondence from Circle Pines pertaining to how this matter is going to be resolved. Rick advised City staff has received several telephone calls from area residents wondering what happened to the playground equipment. Some residents have also contacted the Quad and Star Tribune. Rick suggested a formal position statement from the Park Board may help expedite a workable solution to this situation. Rick noted the Circle Pines Park Board meeting is scheduled tomorrow evening. This issue is on their agenda for discussion. Paul clarified that what would happen if the property was sold was not addressed in the lease. He inquired about the City of Lino Lakes getting the park equipment back. Rick advised Circle Pines City staff believes the equipment could be moved and assembled in another location. Rick stated he believes the posts are too worn out to relocate. Playground equipment typically lasts 15 years. There was no type of termination notice in the 2