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• • • City of Lino Lakes Park Board Meeting August 2, 1999 TRAILS UPDATE: Barry distributed the following trails update: Otter Lake Road This trail is located on the eastern side of the realigned Otter Lake Road. The trail runs from Cedar Street to Main street and will be constructed within the next few weeks. Marshan Park This trail connection will connect Marshan Park to the Stage Coach trail cul -de -sac. This will provide a trail connection to the trail system adjacent to Marshan Lake. This trail segment will be located within the park property that was deeded to the City this past winter. Wenzel Farms Trail The damaged trees located to the south of the creek were recently cleared. The Parks Department plans on stump grinding the trees and removing the remaining debris in this area. A pedestrian bridge is still anticipated to be installed this fall. Additional funding will need to be secured to create the bituminous trails to complete this trail loop. Birch Park There is still no progress in acquiring land to connect the Trapper's Crossing Development to Birch Park. Pam asked if the extension in Marshan Park is from the park along the back of the property. Barry advised the extension of the trail is to the south from the play structure, through the park east to Stage Coach cul -de -sac. RECREATION DEPARTMENT UPDATE: Barry referred to the Program Highlights Flyer from July, 1999. He noted the Safety Camp program which is just around the corner. The committee has been planning this event for the past year. As of July 26, 1999, 107 children have registered for this program. This is the largest number to register in the five year history of the program. Barry advised registration has concluded for the Fall Soccer program. Over 500 participants have signed up which is an increase of 125 over last year. Paul asked about the percentage of Lino Lakes residents enrolled in the programs. Barry advised that last year approximately 80% of enrollment in the soccer program were residents from the City. 4