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• Park Board Meeting - December 2, 2002 Minutes Rick referred to a map indicating the trail does end about 1,500 feet before the Regional Park Reserve Trail System. The cost of $35,000 would be to complete the entire trail. The Homeowner's Association does want some assurance that the City will keep the completion of the trail in mind when funds become available. Chair Lindy stated the completion of the trail should be discussed at the Goal Setting meeting in January. Paul Montain made a motion, seconded by Pam Taschuk, to proceed wit the Pheasant Hills Trail proposal, as presented. Motion carried unanimously. REVIEW PROPOSED SITE AGREEMENT WITH CENTENNIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT: Rick advised on November 26, 2002, City staff met with Dr. Christiansen and Ms. Wyland to discuss the proposed site agreement draft dated 11- 26 -02. In summary, the City of Lino Lakes will be responsible to maintain the outdoor recreation facilities at the Centennial Middle School, Rice Lake Elementary School, and Blue Heron Elementary School. In return the Parks and Recreation Department will be given first priority use of Middle School Gym 1 from 5:30 -10 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday; and Rice Lake Gyms • B/C on Tuesday and Thursday from 6 -10 p.m. The additional scheduling of the facilities will be governed by the District's Community Use of Facilities Policy No. 2060. Rick noted a copy of that policy was included in the packets. • As indicated in the September 25, 2002, memo to Ms. Linda Waite - Smith, the City has experienced a lot of frustration with the School District over the past several months. Rick stated that in order to provide the best possible programs and services for the residents of Lino Lakes, he is generally comfortable with the proposed site agreement with a few necessary corrections, which have been communicated to the School District. Rick asked for comments from the Park Board regarding the draft agreement noting he intends to present the draft to the City Council for consideration at the December 16 City Council meeting. Pam asked if there are any provisions in the draft agreement regarding canceling the use of gym space at the last minute. Rick advised that is covered in the draft agreement. A deadline will be established to coincide with preparation of the activities brochure. He added there will be additional field space at Blue Heron once the soccer field and softball field have been constructed. 7