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Lino Lakes Public Services Department 600 Town Center Parkway Lino Lakes, MN 55014 (651) 982 -2440 Fax (651) 982 -2439 www.ci.lino - lakes.mn.us April 1, 2005 To: Rice Lakes Estates Resident Fr: Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director RE: Park Update want to give residents in the Rice Lake Estates development an update regarding the park situation. The City of Circle Pines is in the process of developing a master plan for Baldwin Park. An initial meeting of the City of Circle Pines Task Force was held earlier this month to begin the master planning process. Ms. Cathy Broberg, a Rice Lake Estates resident, is a member of the task force. Circle Pines staff has scheduled several public meetings to gather input, review concept plans, and formulate a final master plan for Baldwin Park. The City of Circle Pines Park Board is scheduled to review the final master plan on June 7th. To expedite the installation of the playground equipment, the City of Circle Pines has agreed to begin the process of soliciting bids, etc., so the public can review and comment on the proposals prior to adoption of the final master plan. Residents are invited to review the proposals on Thursday, May 19th• 6:30pm at Circle Pines City Hall (200 Civic Heights Circle). It is the intent of Circle Pines staff to place an order for the playground equipment by May 23rd Assuming 5 -7 weeks for delivery and installation, we hope the new playground structure will be available for use by early July. In addition, we have also expressed our desire to Circle Pines staff that a full size basketball court be incorporated in the master plan for Baldwin Park. Circle Pines staff has indicated that they expect that the area behind the well house will be graded within the next few weeks. The plan is to restore the area with native grasses. hope you have an enjoyable spring!! 4/1/2005 J: \Ricks Folder \Parks Division \Neighborhood Parks \Rice Lake Estates Park letter to residents.doc