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Park Board Meeting — August 6, 2012 Minutes The August 6, 2012 City of Lino Lakes Park Board meeting was called to order at 6:33 p.m. by Chair George Lindy. Roll call was taken; members present were, George Lindy, Bill Kusterman, Richard Jensen, Pat Huelman, Charles Evans and Byron Roland. Members absent was Matt Koehn. Also present was Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director and Sandie Wood, Public Services Department Office Tech 11. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM March 5, 2012: Richard Jensen made a motion to approve the March 5, 2012 minutes. Byron Roland seconded the motion and the minutes were approved as written. 3. SETTING AGENDA: There were no changes to the agenda. 4. OPEN MIKE: There was no one present for open mike. 5. Discuss Council Member Dale Stoesz' Proposal for Geocaching in Neighborhood Parks: Rick reviewed the staff report, to the City Council, that was included in the Park Members packets. Staff report was as follows: Background Councilmember Stoesz has requested that the City formally implement "geocaching" throughout the Lino Lakes Parks System. Geocaching is a relatively new outdoor recreation activity that blends modern -day navigation technology with the concept of treasure hunting. Geocaching is initiated by an individual hiding a cache, normally a waterproof container with small items inside, then recording the location with a Global Positioning Unit (GPS). The cache may be in a hollow log or under an object. The individual then posts the GPS coordinates, along with a description of the cache on the geocaching web site ( www.geocaching.com ). Other individuals then try to find the cache. When it is located, they sign a logbook, then take or leave a small item. The Anoka County Parks Department began a geocaching program in 2009 and currently provides geocaching at six Regional Parks including the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve ( http: / /www.anokacountyparks.com /recreation /geocaching.html). •