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1 <br />1 <br />1 <br />COUNCIL MEETING MAY 11, 1992 <br />of dedicated service on the Planning and Zoning Board. Mayor <br />Reinert said he would personally deliver Mr. Nissen's plaque to <br />him. Mr. Nissen's plaque is for dedicated "service on the Park <br />Board. <br />Mayor Reinert presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the Lino <br />Lakes Lions Club for 20 years of humanitarian service to the <br />people of Lino Lakes. Mr. Ray Johnson said that with great pride <br />and honor he accepted the Certificate on behalf of the Lions <br />Club. Mr. Johnson noted a long list of contributions to the City <br />including, the entire Lino Park with storage facilities, picnic <br />shelters at all parks, the former BMX track, scholarships for <br />students at Centennial and Forest Lake High Schools, Red Cross <br />van, Halloween party at Lino Elementary School, ASF Fair at <br />Centennial High School, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Senior Citizens, <br />lawn mowing, snow plowing driveways, donations to RISE, the <br />purchase of a wellness van which provides blood pressure checks, <br />and diabetes and cholesterol checks and many other projects on <br />the local level. Mr. Johnson noted that the Lino Lakes Lions are <br />also active on the national and international level. <br />Mayor Reinert extended thanks to the Lions Club and all their <br />members. Mr. Johnson noted that approximately one quarter <br />million dollars has been donated to the local community and <br />nearly one half million dollars in total to all projects. <br />OPEN MIKE <br />Roberta Jacoway, 877 Orange Street delivered two (2) petitions to <br />the City Council. The first petition is for a speed sign of 30 <br />MPH posted at the Lake Drive end of Orange Street and the second <br />for a fence around a pond located at the end of Orange and Olive <br />Street. Mrs. Jacoway explained that her area is involved with <br />the neighborhood crime prevention program administered by the <br />Lino Lakes Community Service Officer (CSO). She noted that the <br />CSO officer had recommended that the neighborhood petition for a <br />speed limit sign because traffic is moving very fast on Orange <br />Street. Mrs. Jacoway also said that she had spoken with Mr. <br />Volk, Public Works Director, and asked for "Children at Play" <br />signs. Mr. Volk explained that the City does not post such signs <br />because it appears that the City would be condoning playing in <br />the streets. Mrs. Jacoway said that the neighborhood would just <br />like to let outsiders know that there are many children in this <br />area and they should be cautious. <br />Mrs. Jacoway said that the neighborhood has heard rumors about a <br />new subdivision that is being planned for the west end of Orange <br />and Olive Streets. She noted the drainage problems in the area <br />now and also asked the City Council to consider purchasing an <br />area for parks or playground for her neighborhood. <br />PAGE 2 <br />