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• • Park Board Meeting — January 7, 2008 Minutes The January 7, 2008 City of Lino Lakes Park Board meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m., by Chair Lindy. Roll call was taken; members present were Pam Taschuk, Pat Huelman, Bill Kusterman and George Lindy. Members absent were Paul Montain 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 AND NOVEMBER 5, 2007: Pat Huelman made a motion to approve the May 7, 2007 minutes. Seconded by Pam Taschuk and approved. Pam Taschuk made a motion to approve the November 5, 2007 minutes. Pat Huelman seconded the motion and the minutes were approved. SETTING AGENDA: There were no changes to the agenda. OPEN MIKE: No one was present for open mike. REQUEST TO PLACE MEMORIAL IN CLEARWATER CREEK PARK: Rick told members that a letter from the "Neighbors of Clearwater Creek" requesting that one of the park benches in Clearwater Creek Park be dedicated to the memory of Brittany Nelson was included in the packet. He said the Nelson family at 6656 Tele Lane lost their daughter when she was attempting to cross Highway 61 when she was struck by an oncoming car. The neighborhood has raised over $500 for this endeavor. Mr. DeGardner went on to say that in the past, city staff has worked with residents in placing park benches along our trail system to serve as memorials, but have not addressed the placement of memorials in our neighborhood parks. He said that if the Park Board was comfortable with this request, city staff would work with Mrs. Sylvander in coordinating the design and placement of a small memorial plate on one of the benches near the playground area. Since the park bench has already been installed perhaps the Park Board could designate the $500 donation for future enhancements to Clearwater Creek Park (i.e. landscaping). Rick said that it is also imperative that the "Neighbors of Clearwater Creek" understand that the City does not guarantee the safety /future replacement of the memorial. When graffiti, vandalism, or the effects of the weather have a negative impact on the memorial, it can be very upsetting to the individuals who made the memorial donation. He will certainly inform Mrs. Sylvander of any circumstances that may arise in the future. Pat Huelman made a motion to approve the placement of a plate on an existing park bench in Clearwater Creek Park and the $500 donation be used for future park enhancements. The motion was seconded by Pam Taschuk and approved. 1 d