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Park Board Meeting - May 5, 2008 Minutes • The May 5, 2008 City of Lino Lakes Park Board meeting was called to order at 6:52 p.m., by Chair Lindy. Members welcomed Charles Evans, Richard Jensen, and Matt Koehn to the Board. Mayor John Bergeson swore in Charles Evans, Richard Jensen, and Matt Koehn. Roll call was taken; members present were George Lindy, Pam Taschuk, Charles Evans, Richard Jensen, Matt Koehn and Pat Huelman. Members absent was Bill Kusterman. Also present was Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director and Sandie Wood, Public Services Office Manager. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM JANUARY 7 and FEBRUARY 4, 2008: No action taken. These minutes will be on the agenda for June. SETTING AGENDA: There were no changes to the agenda. OPEN MIKE: No one was present for open mike. CLEARWATER CREEK TRAIL PROJECT UPDATE: Rick said that during the 2008 Park Board goals discussion, at the January Park Board meeting, there was agreement to have staff explore estimated costs to complete the trail along the northern edge of Clearwater Creek from Otter Lake Road to the Hugo trail system. The preliminary engineer's estimate that was provided at the Park Board meeting consisting of mobilization aggregate base, ware coarse, and silt fence in the total estimated amount of $21,000. He explained that a recent onsite visit has created some issues that staff will explore. For example, the wetland area north of the eastern portion of the proposed trail drains into Clearwater Creek. He will work with the Rice Creek Watershed District to identify the number /size /locations of culverts so the flow isn't interrupted. The eastern portion of the proposed trail appears to skirt possible wetland areas. He will have to contact RCWD to explore options (i.e. asphalt trail vs. boardwalk). Rick added that the original proposed trail alignment was placed along the northern side of the pond (directly east of Otter Lake Road). It appears that locating the proposed trail between the pond and Clearwater Creek is a better option from an economic, environmental, and trail user experience standpoint. Rick told members that this project has been in the works for several years. He added that Hugo is done and priority has increased to finish this project. Staff will explore issues discussed at the meeting and report back with more information for the Park Board to consider. Rick told members that it is anticipated that actual construction costs will exceed the preliminary estimated construction costs discussed at the January meeting. NEW BUSINESS: • 8a. Review 2007 -2008 Warming House Report: Rick went over the memo that was included in the member's packets. He told the Park Board that this was the best season since he's been working for the City of Lino Lakes. 1