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380 <br />COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 20, 1993 <br />Jacquelyn Farm. Mr. Asleson explained that with Ms. Farm's <br />vision and determination, the Foundation is off to a good start <br />and now has a working Board of Directors with the mission of <br />enhancing the Parks and Recreation opportunities for residents of <br />Lino Lakes. In addition, funding for the establishment of the <br />Foundation was secured, and the legal work accomplished through <br />Ms. Farm's husband Tom's business firm of Olsen, Thielen and <br />Company, LTD. <br />Ms. Farms explained that the Friends of the Parks Foundation has <br />been in existence for a little more than one (1) year. It is a <br />non-profit organization and was formed to help gather donations <br />for Lino Lakes City Parks. Ms. Farm noted that finances are <br />"tight" everywhere and although the City Council is very willing <br />to help finance park development, there just are not enough tax <br />dollars to finance all that is needed. The formation of the <br />Foundation will allow citizens to contribute time and money to <br />the foundation and receive a tax benefit. In addition, the <br />Foundation can go into the community and solicit funds from <br />organizations and from other governmental agencies. <br />Ms. Farm read the names of the many contributors to the <br />Foundation. She also noted that the Foundation started with a <br />five (5) member board and has now gone to a 10 member board. <br />Eventually there will be a 15 member board. Ms. Farm also noted <br />some of the projects completed by the Foundation including the <br />publishing and distribution of a brochure. <br />Ms. Farm explained some of the projects that the Foundation <br />worked on during the past year. She explained that the <br />Foundation had a booth at the Earth Day celebration and sold <br />plant seedlings. The Foundation also hada booth at the Sandbur <br />Days celebration and handed out peacock feathers. At this time <br />the Foundation has $2,867.00 in its treasury. <br />Ms. Farm explained that she moved to this community about 10 <br />years ago. The area then was more rural. However, the City is <br />developing and is taking on a certain identity and the newer <br />residents feel that the need for recreation is very important. <br />It is hoped that the Foundation will help promote recreational <br />opportunities in the City for all residents. <br />Mayor Reinert thanked Ms. Farm for her work with the Foundation. <br />Mr. Asleson also thanked Ms. Farm and noted that her husbands <br />business was instrumental in getting all of the legal work <br />accomplished for the Foundation. He also noted that Mr. Farm had <br />donated a popcorn popper and a park bench to the Foundation. <br />The City Council thanked Ms. Farm for her work. <br />PAGE 2 <br />1 <br />1 <br />1 <br />