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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-02-1981 Park Board Minutes PARK BOARD February, 1981 Minutes but no agenda or packet Park Board February 2 , . 981 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Park Board was called to order at 7 : 30 P.M. , by Chairman LeBlond. Members present; Scherer, LeBlond, Johnson , Volk. Absent; Foster, Liljedahl . The minutes of the January meeting were not available for correction . Mrs . Sullivan presented a design for the parking areas at Country Lakes Park. She had suggested a controlled underbrush clearing for just a portion of the area to create a shaded area and the trail areas used as boundaries . Mrs . Sullivan pointed out the site chosen for the bathroom facilities and also presented an alternate site . She said she was at a point where she needed specific instruction from this Board. Mr. Volk felt the parking should be more centralized. Scattered parking presents a patrolling problem. He felt this could be accomplished without removing too many trees . The time frame for the development of this park was discussed. Mrs . Sullivan pointed out this is only conceptal - perhaps this should be put aside for a while and this area should be toured before any final decisions are made. There was discussion of the submission of an application for a LAWCON Grant and the need of this concept for that application. Mrs . Sullivan said she had received permission to start on the Shenandoah Park. This pEejeet The use of the VFW Funds was the next item on the agenda - there is approximately $1500 . 00 for use in the Parks . Mr. Scherer thought that a motion for the use of this money had been made at the last meeting. Mr. Johnson said they had been asked to study the material that had been presented, then decide what they wanted to spend and where the equipment is to be installed. Mr. Volk went through the Resolution as passed by the Council authorizinc_ certain expenditures for the upgrading of several of the City Parks . Mr. Schumacher suggested that any adjustments or changes in the original plans should be presented to the Council . Mr. Johnson said he would like to see something done for tots at the City Hall Park. Mr . Volk moved to spend VFW Funds to develop a tot lot at City Hall Park. Seconded by Mr. Johnson. Motion carried . There was discussion of the pieces of equipment that could be used as a starting point for the area of the City Hall Park. The general consensus of the Board was that this money will accumulate and then a Park Board February 2 , 1981 Page Two decision will be made as to the disbursement of these funds . At this meeting the only amount to be considered is the $1500. 00 . The Park Board asked that a letter be forwarded to the VFW informing them of these plans and expressing the appreciation of the Park Board. The C .I.P. for the development of the Parks was discussed, and the fact that is should be updated. A meeting for considering the 5 year plan was scheduled for February 16 , 1981 at 7: 30 P.M. at Mrs . LeBlond 's home. Mr. Volk reported that the Babe Ruth League team will not be playing in Lino Lakes . Mr. Gessler, Coach, had asked Mr. Volk if the Park Board would be willing to sell the bases for the field to him. Mr. Volk said the City will not be using these bases . There was discussion on the question of whether this is a permissable thing to do . These bases were purchased by the Lino Lakes Athletic Association and given to the City. Mr. Crouse presented the reasons for the sale of these bases and said they would probably be used at. the Junior High field in Forest Lake. He said Mr. Gessler would probably be willing to pay $10 . 00 or $15 . 00 for the bases. Mr. Johnson moved that the bases be given to the Babe Ruth League . Seconded by Mr. Foster .Motion carried. Mr. Volk listed the monies that been authorized by the Council for expenditures in the Parks . � �.,, $2000 . 00 had been budgeted for a small 4=et"lot in the South portion of Sunrise Park. If City crews did the work on the South and Central Parking lots the costs would be approximately $6000 . 00 . There had been $1300. 00 for a tot lot update at Sunrise . it was decided that Mr. Volk will go through this and come up with some recommendations for the meeting scheduled for Feb . 16th . There was discussion on the updating of the amount charged per acre for park dedication . it was generally felt by the Board members that this should be reviewed and updated . It was moved, seconded and passed by the Park Board that this be done by the Council . (could not understand the tapes) . Mr. Volk moved to adjourn . Seconded by Mr . Foster . Aye . �1