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• • Park Board Meeting — November 5, 2007 Minutes The November 5, 2007 City of Lino Lakes Park Board meeting was called to order at 6:40 p.m., by Chair Lindy. No action was taken on the agenda items as there wasn't a quorum present. Roll call was taken; members present were Pam Taschuk, Pat Huelman, and George Lindy. Members absent were Kathi Gallup, Paul Montain, Bill Kusterman, and Katie Boyle. Also present was Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director and Sandie Wood, Public Services Office Manager. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM MAY 7, 2007: No action taken. SETTING AGENDA: There were no changes to the agenda. OPEN MIKE: No one was present for open mike. PHEASANT HILLS TRAIL UPDATE: Rick told members that a lot of progress has been made since the September Park Board meeting when the Board gave approval to proceed with the project. A copy of the site plan was included in the packet. He said the Pheasant Hills Homeowners Association (PHHA) agreed to contribute $5,000 for the project. He went on to say that the city received the Rice Creek Watershed District permit for the project earlier in October. Staff has secured an easement to clear trees and begin site preparation for the trail. It is anticipated that the trees will be cleared by the end of next week. The Minnesota Tree Trust will be constructing the boardwalk on site. Rick said installation will occur this fall /winter. Rick is also looking at having the voluntary Aspen trees between the playground area and the creek cleared to provide better views from the park area. There will still be plenty of buffer on the north side of the creek for the adjacent property owners. Rick anticipates removing the portion of paved trail that is no longer needed next spring. Paving the remaining section of this project will be considered next year. There was a clear consensus of the Park Board members present at this meeting (and the consensus of the quorum of members present at the September bbq and tour) to move forward with the project. DETERMINE 2007/2008 SKATING RINK LOCATIONS AND HOURS: This item will also be put on the December agenda. However, Rick explained that he is recommending the same locations and hours of operations that there was last year. He responded to member's questions. 1 ati