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Park Board Meeting - November 6, 2006 Minutes • The May 1, 2006 City of Lino Lakes Park Board meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m., by Chair Lindy. • Roll call was taken; members present were Pam Taschuk, Aaron Frederickson, Pat Huelman, Bill Kusterman, Paul Montain and George Lindy. Absent members were Katie Boyle. Also present was Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director and Sandie Wood, Public Services Department Office Manager. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM May 1, 2006: Pat Huelman made a motion, seconded by Pam Taschuk, to approve the May 1, 2006 minutes as presented. The minutes were approved. SETTING AGENDA: There were no changes to the agenda. OPEN MIKE: Jim March, 1543 Sherman Lake Road was present to talk to the board about installing a bridge, boardwalk or some type of structure to span the pond. He said the residents and homeowners association have met about this and they feel there is a big safety issue and are very concerned. They have noticed an increase in usage of the trail in this area, and feel this should be given high priority. Jim and the president of the homeowners association said they hoped the Park Board would consider this project when they work on the 2007 goals. Mr. March also mentioned that the association would also be willing to do some cost sharing for this project. Members had questions about the width and use of the pond, and what it would cost to put in a bridge. Rick responded that preliminary estimates range from $100,000 - $122,000 depending on the type of bridge used. Rick mentioned that staff is pursuing less costly options such as using boardwalk sections to span the pond. Members asked Jim what the pond was used for. Jim said the pond was used in the winter for ice skating. There has also been people canoeing on the pond but he doesn't think canoeing is a high priority. He also stated he didn't think there was anyone opposed to doing this project. REVIEW 2006 SUMMER PLAYGROUND REPORT: Rick told members that the 2006 Playground Report prepared by Mrs. Liz Benoit, Recreation Supervisor was included in their packets. He said they may recall the format of the Summer Playground Program was drastically changed due to the elimination of the program's general revenue funding. He continued by saying although the registration fees were the same as last year, the program hours were reduced from an eight week program to a seven week program as well as meeting two days per week rather than 1