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COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 26, 1999 OPEN MIKE Mayor Sullivan congratulated Mr. Marty Asleson, Environmental and Forestry Coordinator, for a great Earth Day celebration. Those in attendance included 10 Scout Troops, Friends of the Parks, Mr. John VonDeLinde, Anoka County Parks Director and Council Member Bergeson. All four (4) cities involved did a great job in organizing the event. Mayor Sullivan stated three (3) residents of Lino Lakes will be honored as community hero's next week. Those honored will be John and Connie Bauman and Council Member Neal. Recognize Dave Pecchia for Outstanding Job as Acting City Administrator - Mayor Sullivan stated the City wants to recognize Chief Pecchia's work last year as Interim City Administrator. He took on a big challenge and kept the City organized as well as maintaining the most professional Police Department in the state. Chief Pecchia did a great job leading an investigation into the City's financial affairs in a very professional mann also able to manage the very scarce resources of the City. Mayor Sullivan presented Chief Pecchia with a plaque and thanked.h ri`"for all'I is hard work and everything he has done for the City of Lino Lakes. Chief Pecchia thanked the City on behalf of all the employees who helped and the citizens who were very patient. He also thanked his family, the supervisors at the Police Department, and the three (3) other Directors who helped him wh 1le he was dating as City Administrator. Council Member Lyden added that the recognition for Chief Pecchia may be late but well deserved. He stated the true character and``depth of a person is revealed under tough circumstances. Chief Pecchia cared the ball through tough times in Lino Lakes. He answered the call. He stated Chi P cchia is' ourage, character, honesty, and integrity. He thanked Chief Pecchia. Council Member moved to recognize Friday, April 30, 1999, as Dave Pecchia Day for all his hard work as-nterim City Administrator. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Rice Creek Regional Park Reserve Comprehensive Update, John VonDeLinde - Mr. VonDeLinde presented an overview of the master plan to update the Regional Park Reserve. He asked for Council endorsement of the plan. The state has appropriated $1.5 million in funding for the reconstruction of the park. The guide used in the planning process for the park included public meetings, City and County staff, and a survey from the Metropolitan Council. Issues that arose during the planning process included the identification of parcels on the north/east portion of the park which contain interesting ecological aspects. These parcels are currently under consideration for purchase by the County. 2