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Park Board Meeting - October 1, 2001 Minutes • The October 1, 2001 City of Lino Lakes Park Board meeting was called to order at 6:30pm, by Chair Lindy. Roll call was taken, members present were Paul Montain, Chris Welsand, Bill Kusterman, George Lindy, Michael O'Connor, and Pam Taschuk. Members absent were Pat Huelman. Also present were Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director, Sandie Wood, Office Manager. APPROVAL OF JULY 30, 2001 MINUTES: Chair Lindy asked if the matching funds for the Clearwater Creek Grant could be made in both labor and cash. Rick advised a small portion of the matching funds can be labor but the bulk has to be cash. Paul Montain made a motion, seconded by B sterman, to approve the July 30, 2001 minutes. The ''=s were approved. SETTING THE AGENDA: The agenda was passed as presented. OPEN MIKE: • Ms. Sue Walseth, resident of L'. es, came forward and stated she has worked for many years • e-t the access to Birch Park completed. She presented a on with 79 signatures indicating their support fo - trail. She stated she has done a lot of research and has 'bed tapes from previous Park Board meetings regarding is ue. She distributed copies of the transcriptions a ote at when the process started in 1994 the Whitcomb's ry supportive of selling a portion of their land for the tra l access. Ms. Walseth continued stating the only option for children in the area is Birch Park. Developers in this area have contributed to the cost of the trail. Condemnation costs will not exceed what has already been dedicated. The owners of the property were willing to have an access and the kids need a place to play. The ditch in the area is dangerous and access is needed. There are no trails in the area and 12th Street and Birch Street are too narrow and dangerous to use for access. Ms. Walseth added that everyone in the area wants to know why the trail is not there yet. There are a lot of young children in the area and they need a place to play. Ms. Michelle Sylvander, resident of Lino Lakes, came forward and asked for an update on Clearwater Creek Park. 1