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• • • Park Board Meeting - November 7, 2005 Minutes soccer fields at Rice Lake Elementary, Centennial Middle School, Sunrise Park, Marshan Park, and Lino Park. Rick stated before we encroach into other neighborhood parks, the other cities should be approached to provide soccer fields suitable for games. Rick stated that he discussed this with the Centennial Soccer Board at their February, 2005 Board Meeting. Rick advised he is not prohibiting the use of Lino Lakes fields for the soccer program. He stated he is asking the participating communities that comprise 40% of participants in the Centennial Soccer Club to provide some of the requested additional fields for the soccer program. Chair Lindy stated the City of Lino Lakes is not saying fields are not available. The City is saying other cities should develop fields for youth athletic activities. He encouraged the Club to approach other involved cities for additional field space. Mr. Peterson indicated he would be speaking with the School District regarding this issue. He added there is a meeting on Sunday and he would keep Rick updated on the situation as well as Aaron, who is on the Soccer Club Board. Chair Lindy asked Aaron to accurately represent the Park Board's position at the Soccer Club meeting on Sunday. RECREATION DEPARTMENT UPDATE: Update - Rick referred to the Program Highlights Flyer from October 2005. He noted the City had a great turnout for the MEA break trips this year. The 4th -6th grade youth football players participated in an end of the season tournament October 24 - 29 and the Youth Soccer tournaments were played on October 29. Rick advised the 8th Annual Family Turkey shoot would be held on Saturday November 12 from 10 a.m. - Noon at Centennial Middle School. As of October 31, 138 people had registered for the Breakfast with Santa event. Rick added work is currently in progress on the winter edition of the Recreation Review. Starting in 2006, a new distribution schedule will begin with the spring edition going out the first week of February as opposed to the last week of February. Turkey Shoot Volunteers Flyer - Rick referred to a flyer requesting volunteer help at this year's Family Turkey Shoot. Volunteers are needed between the hours of 8:30am to 1pm. If anyone is interested in assisting with the event, contact Liz Benoit at City Hall.