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Park Board Meeting — November 5, 2007 Minutes Ill OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business to discuss. • NEW BUSINESS: 8a. ADOPT MEETING CALENDAR FOR 2008 - The Park Board members at the meeting feel that it is very beneficial to have the tour and bbq in September and would like to see this tradition continue. They indicated that it is very informational for them to get out and see what has actually been done or is scheduled to be done. This item will be placed on the agenda next month. 8b. 2007 SUMMER PLAYGROUND REPORT - Rick reviewed the report in the packet and responded to members questions. He asked the Board to contact him if they had any additional questions. 8c. 2007 FOOTBALL /SOCCER REPORT - There was discussion about the new football jerseys, football injuries and the sale of concessions at the last few football games of the season. Members thought it was a nice touch that the city and high school worked together. (i.e. Lino Lakes teams invited to a Friday night high school football game.) They talked about the large number of participants in both soccer and football. RECREATION DEPARTMENT UPDATE: Rick referred to the Program Highlights Flyer from October, 2007. PARKS DEPARTMENT UPDATES: 10a. June — September Update - Rick reviewed the memo from Mike Hoffman, Parks Supervisor, which summarized the maintenance highlights for June — September, 2007. Rick talked about the work being done at Lino Park and the problems staff was having with seeding, because of the rains. He said they might have to reseed again next spring. He told members that staff re- roofed the shelter at Birch Park. Next year staff plans to replace the siding, windows, and doors.. 10b. October Update — Rick referred to the update in the packets and responded to member's questions. DISCUSS POSSIBLE 2008 PARK BOARD GOALS: Rick told members that it was time to start thinking about next year's goals. He included in the packets an updated Park Dedication Fund Summary for their review. The proposed 2008 General Fund budget does include $25,000 for trails. He said this money should be designated for a trail project or they should create a separate designated fund for trails. There was discussion on building tennis courts in the Rice Lake Elementary School area. Rick said the only tennis courts within the city limits (not including Centennial • Middle School) are in Arena Acres Park in the northern part of the city. Members 2