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CITY OF LINO LAKES
Park Board Minutes
DATE: April 2, 2018
TIME STARTED: 6:30 PM
TIME ENDED: 8:15 PM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Pat Huelman, Abby Haworth, Andrew Levi John Nordlund,
Richard Jensen, Clark Gooder
MEMBERS ABSENT: Kelly Jo McDonald
STAFF PRESENT: Rick DeGardner (Public Services Director)
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
The April 2, 2018 City of Lino Lakes Park Board Meeting was called to order by Chair
Pat Huelman.
2. Setting Agenda
The Agenda was approved as presented.
3. Approval of Minutes
March 5, 2018 Park Board Minutes
Abby Haworth made a MOTION to approve the Meeting Minutes from March 5, 2018 as
presented. John Nordlund supported the MOTION. All in favor and MOTION carried.,
4. Open Mike
Robert Sibel, 7898 Century Trail, Board Member of Century Farms North Homeowners
Association. Sibel proposed a trail linking the Century Farm North developments to the
rest of the trail system along Lilac Street. He states that the development of Century
Farms North included funds for park dedication but a local park was never developed.
Due to the Century Farms area being dense with townhomes that have no yards, he
believes that a trail system that connects them to other trails and parks would be very
beneficial. Sibel hopes the Park Board will keep the area in mind as they make park
development recommendations. He also hopes that in the future the city will connect a
trail along Lake Drive so that the communities north of 35W could connect and take
advantage of the trail system.
Park board member Clark Gooder asked which was more important to Sibel, the trail
along Lilac Drive or the park he presented on last month for the Century Farms North
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area. Sibel replied that the trail would be more beneficial and serve more of the Lino
Lakes communities.
5. Finalize 2018 Parks & Trails Capital Projects Recommendation
The Park Board is in the process of formulating recommendations that will be forwarded
to the City Council. Feedback from the community on this subject is being solicited and
received.
Pat Huelman (Chair) will finalize recommendations and give to Rick DeGardner.
Park Board Comments:
- Chair proposed using the money for “wow” factors. He would like to put the money
into getting items done in parks that would really benefit the community and get as
much done as they can. Proposes replacing playground equipment at Sunrise Park and
putting in a hard surface.
- Gooder proposed to pave City Hall Park parking lot.
- Levi proposed creating more of a destination type park for Birch and Sunrise.
Proposed that expanding those parks to be a bigger may elevate some pressure of the
smaller parks. Mentioned putting in a zip line.
- Gooder spoke to board regarding Arena Acres. Stated residents in that area would like
something in that space where the tennis courts are. Board members discuss putting in
one tennis court in that space instead of two.
- DeGardner discusses with Board the funds needed for Birch Park. He stated that the
park equipment itself need to be relocated due to the ground elevation and the
problems that causes. It is proposed to move the structure toward the open shelter and
create a three tiered structure. Looking to combine the two park areas/play structures
into one.
- Chair does mention to the group that he does want Birch playground to be
comparable to North Point.
- DeGardner referred to the handout given to Park Board Members at a previous
meeting that lists the top park equipment to be replaced.
- City Hall Park was discussed as a high volume area for kids during softball games.
Levi mentioned we should consider the park. Also noted that trees in that area should
not be cut down to make the City Hall Park structure bigger as those are the only trees
in the area that provide shade.
- Priority for parks that fill larger community needs (Birch, Sunrise and Lino Parks
noted)
The Board discussed prioritizing projects with consideration of funding approved for
2018.
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- Trails - lining up as a priority (Marshan & Apollo Drive at this point); more
information coming on request from Century Farms North;
- Playgrounds – Sunrise, Birch identified;
- Hardcourts - multi use and a good way to go; design is needed; balance
geographically; estimates requested for different sizes/types, including tennis;
- Pavilion – Marshan would be next in line for a structure if that is considered.
8. New Business
There was no new business to review.
9. Old Business
There was no old business to review.
10. Next Scheduled Park Board Meeting – May 7, 2018
11. Adjourn
Clark Gooder made a MOTION to adjourn, Richard Jensen supported the MOTION. All
in favor MOTION carried. Meeting was adjourned.
Submitted by,
Kellie Schmidt
Administrative Assistant
Lino Lakes Public Services