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Lino Lakes Public Services Department <br />600 Town Center Parkway <br />Lino Lakes, MN 55014 <br />(651) 982 -2440 Fax (651) 982 -2439 <br />June 12, 2003 <br />Dr. John Christiansen <br />Independent School District No. 12 <br />4707 North Road <br />Circle Pines, MN 55014 -1898 <br />Dear Mr. Christiansen, <br />Over the past few years, the City Council and Park Board have approved the installation <br />of 1/2 court basketball courts throughout the Lino Lakes parks system. Currently, the <br />parks system has 1/2 court basketball courts at Arena Acres Park, Wenzel Farms Park, <br />Highland Meadows Park, Pheasant Hills Park, and Clearwater Creek Park. The <br />basketball courts are used quite frequently. However, we continue to receive requests <br />to provide a full size basketball court. <br />City staff and the Park Board have discussed the need and potential for a full size <br />basketball court the past several years. Subsequently, the City Council has approved <br />the construction of a full size basketball court as a component of the Park Board's 2003 <br />goals. <br />After considering several potential sites, the consensus among city staff and the Park <br />Board members is that Rice Lake Elementary School is the most desirable location for <br />several reasons: <br />❑ Centralized location <br />❑ Sufficient space including parking <br />❑ Could be utilized by students during the day <br />The purpose of this letter is to inquire whether the School District would be receptive to <br />discussing this concept further. The City of Lino Lakes is willing to assume <br />responsibility for all related costs including construction and on -going maintenance. <br />If you have any questions, comments, or would like further information, please contact <br />me at 651- 982 -2444. I look forward to your thoughts on this issue. <br />Sincerely, <br />• <br />Rick DeGardner <br />Public Services Director <br />aiio-1/(1,a <br />