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• • Park Board Meeting — August 6, 2012 Minutes Park Board Discussion The Park Board Members discussed how Anoka County and the City of Hugo implement their geocaching programs. Rick told them that Hugo isn't as detailed as the county. He said that Councilmember Stoesz would like the City of Lino Lakes geocaching program to be like Anoka County's. Park Board Members said that Lino Lakes' parks don't have adequate parking, most of the parks are too small, generally houses are located on four sides of the parks (privacy) and we do not want people in non - maintained areas. They also said that the park boundaries are not marked and that they blend into the resident's yards. They talked about what park would and would not be suitable for geocaching. Members wondered if this program makes the community more desirable to live in, isn't there enough recreation programs and leisure space already in the city and why do we need to do this. They feel this is a problem and that city staff would have to check every cache that was placed in Lino Lakes. They wondered if the city has enough staff and money in the budget to do a program like this. They thought that if this program was implemented maybe the city could get an Eagle Scout, boy scout troop or high school student to do it. Members felt this program was more than the city could do. There was also discussion about placing the information on the city's website. They wanted to know who was going to be doing it and who would police it. In general the members felt that this should not be done implemented by the city. There is already a website that has been created for people that like to do geochaching and that it should just be done from that site. They don't think the city should get involved or establish city rules unless there becomes a problem with this within the city. 6. REVIEW RECREATION DEPARTMENT UPDATE: Rick reviewed the update included in the member's packets. He talked about the success of the Princess Party, Spring Fling and puppet shows. He said there were approximately 420 participants in the Summer Playground Program. He told members that the second annual Family Corn Roast and Community Night was held on August 2 at Sunrise Park. It was another great success with approximately 500 people participating. A couple board members said they had attended and thought the turnout was great and the music was fantastic. Mr. DeGardner told the board that the registration for football and soccer is currently taking place and that the numbers were up slightly from last year. He went on to say that T -Ball ended with approximately 170 kids aging from 3 -6 in the programs. Rick asked members to read the update and contact him if they had any questions. 3