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COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 14, 1996 OPEN MIKE Wyoming Regional Hospital Update, Donna Carlson and Scott Wordelman - Ms. Carlson stated that she has represented Lino Lakes in general and specifically with respect to development of the Fairview Regional Lakes Hospital system for over a year on the District Memorial Board at Forest Lake. Ms. Carlson introduced Scott Wordelman, Sr. Vice President, Fairview Health System, who provided the following update: Construction is well underway and consistent with projected timelines, and it is anticipated that the facility open by January of 1998. Mr. Wordelman expressed his gratitude to all who attended the ground breaking ceremony on July 22, 1996. He also shared certain activities which are key to the overall development of the health care system. The first very important component is physician recruitment. Mr. Wordelman stated that recruitment has been quite successful, adding that the majority of the physicians are coming from the Chisago Lakes area where they currently practice at Chisago Lakes Health Center. Additionally, a clinic focused primarily on ambulatory care is planned for Lino Lakes. The site selection has not yet been finalized, but the projected date for opening this clinic is Fall, 1997. Six practioners will be located in that clinic, including family practice, pediatrics, OB/GYN, and some urgent care capabilities. Mr. Wordelman expressed eagerness to begin operation in the Lino Lakes community and pleasure at the prospect of being part of Lino Lakes' ongoing growth and expansion. Council Member Bergeson stated that Council Member Neal would express his enthusiasm for the progress of this project, as well as his thanks to Ms. Carlson for all of her efforts on behalf of Lino Lakes. Presentation of petition Regarding Development of Birchwood Acres Park, Laurie Mazanec/Bruce Mayer - Mr. Mayer, 6351 Redhawk Trail, Pine Ridge, stated that he represents a group of area residents which supports the modification of the Birchwood Park masterplan through the petition process. He explained that the park is designated for use by Pine Ridge, Park Grove, Birchwood Acres, and Reshanau Lake Estates. Mr. Mayer provided Council members with a packet of information including a question and answer sheet, a comparison of three (3) park plans, the City's original plan, the residents' amended plan which incorporates the changes as stated in the petitions, and the current master plan, a copy of the Park Board's most recent survey results, a copy of minutes from a Park Board meeting which took place in July of 1994, slides depicting the results of the petitions, and the petitions themselves, which are for a half -court basketball court, a hockey rink, a groomed infield for the baseball diamond, a picnic shelter, and a volleyball court. Each petition contains over 400 signatures. Mr. Mayer asked that Council review the material before them and place these issues on a future regular meeting agenda for consideration. In the meantime, Mr. Mayer provided the following background: The current park area was designated to be a neighborhood park prior to any residential occupation. A neighborhood meeting was held on July 21, 1994, at which time Marty Asleson presented the original park plan. The original plan included many desirable features, and fund drives were conducted raising over $4,600. This included funds from Friends of the Park, and additional fundraisers are in progress. Additionally, numerous area builders and civic organizations have expressed interest in donating the picnic shelter. The amended park plan presented at this meeting reflects the desires expressed by certain area residents at a summer neighborhood meeting. This amended plan was approved by the Park Board, with the following stipulations: The master plan is a living and evolving plan and that it could be modified by going through a petition process. Mr. Mayer stated that the reason for his appearance at this meeting is to express concern that the entire neighborhood's desires are not reflected in the amended master plan. The five (5) petitions presented to Council represent five (5) proposed changes. Over 84% of the residents approached 2