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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-05-1980 Park Board Minutes PARK BOARD May, 1980 Minutes but no agenda or packet May 5 , 1980 Park Board Meeting ^� The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Park Board was called to order at 7 : 30 P.M. by Chairman Liljedahl . Members present; Shaughnessy , Johnson , Scherer. Absent; Krouse, Foster. Mrs . Liljedahl introduced the new member, Mrs . Susan Sears . The minutes of Feb 4 , 1980 were considered . Mr . Scherer moved to approve the minutes as presented . Seconded by Mr . Shaughnessy Motion carried . The minutes of March 3, 1980 were considered. Mr. Shaughnessymoved to approve as presented. Seconded by Mr. Scherer. Motion carried . Under old Business , Mr. Roy Stanley was to be present . Mr. Schumacher ex- plained that Mr . Stanley was out of town when the office had called last Firday . A message had been left but apparently he was unable to attend this meeting. Mr. Schumacher felt this Board should initiate it 's own recommendation for Council consideration . This matter deals with the plat Sunset Oaks . At the present time there is one Tot Lot and there should either be more Park land or money in leiu of. To date the only thing that has been done is the Tot Lot and the City has the deed to that parcel of land . Mrs . Liljedahl gave a brief history of this plat for the benifit of Mrs . Sears . �\ Mr. Schumacher presented a map of this plat for the Board ' s consideration . After some discussion on the matter of the Park Lands in this area , Mr . Shaughnessy moved to recommend to the Council that Building Permits be withheld until Mr . Stanley appears and clears this matter . Seconded by Mr . Scherer . Motion carried. The map of Sunset Oaks was consulted . The general consensus of the Board was that some lands had been designated as a Park but it not on the plat . Someone asked about the pictures of the Tot Lot and no one knew where they were . Mr . Schumacher said he would see that some were taken . After consulting the maps of this plat , it would appear that the location of the parks , Lot 15 & 16 , - Block 2 of Sunset Oaks with Lot 6 andBLotklO , Mr. Schumacher will take this map and present this to the Council for action . Mr. Steve Wells was present to discuss the Country Lakes Park. As a member of the Home Owners Association of that area , he is representing that organization in discussing the development of that park . Mr. Schumacher presented the map that had been forwarded to the State in conjunction with the LAWCON Grant application . Mr . Scumacher pointed out this is a preliminary application and can be amended if this is approved . Mr . Schumacher presented the plans that have been developed for this Park . This includes a beach area , boat launching area , 600 ' walking trail , a picnic area and an open field for pick up games , to include a fishing dock . There will be dredging, landscaping, access road and parking lots . The City ' s portion of this cost would be approximately $70,000 . 00 . Mr. Schumacher reported that this entire project is not required to be completed in one year. He felt the City would have approximately four May 5 , 1980 Park Board Meeting - Page Two - years to complete the project . Mr. Wells asked if there was to be play ground equipment in the Park, Mr . Schumacher said, there is a designated area as playground area but there are no plans for the installation of playground equipment . Basically this is due to the fact that the map was prepared for the grant application and playground equipment is a nonfundable item. The Park Board was agree- able to have equipment in the area particularly if it was given to the Park. Mr . Wells suggested taking a survey of the proposed service area of the Park to find out what the residents would like to see in the Park . Mrs . Sears will work with Mr. Wells on this project . Mr. Wells informed the Board of the next meeting of the Home Owners Association and asked if a member of the Park Board could be present to answer questions . He also requested a copy of the map . Mr . Schumacher said this is the only map he has - he will draw in the service line on another map for Mr. Wells . The tennis courts in Arena Acres was discussed . Mr . Schumacher reported that when the courts are installed, the fence and nets , which are the responsibility of the Park Board should be installed immendiately . Mr. Volk presented the estiamted costs of these items . Mr . Schumacher felt that this should be considered after construction on the courts has been started . He felt this money would be available from investments by the end of the summer . Mr. Shaughnessy moved to recommend to the Council that the Park Board assume the costs of the installation of a fence for the tennis courts in Arena Acres . Seconded by Mr. Scherer . Motion carried unanimously . Mr . Gary Foster arrived at 8 : 20 P.M. The plans for the building at the City Hall Park was considered. These plans are to be recommended for approval by this Board and forwarded to the Council for their consideration . Mrs . Liljedahl moved these plans be submitted to Council for approval . Seconded by Mr. Shaughnessy . Motion carried unanimously . Mr. Schumacher presented Schunemann Corners plat for consideration . The plat contains 6+acres - the money in leiu of land would amount to $900 . 00 . This plat is located near the intersection of Ware Road and 62nd Street . Mr . Johnson moved to recommend to the Council that money be accepted in leiu of land. Seconded by Mr . Foster. Motion carried unanimously . The plat of Land and Oaks was considered . This is located on the SE Corner of County Road 14 and 135E, and contains 20 acres . This is platted as Industrial and Commercial property and money will be accepted in leiu of land. This would amount to $3 , 000 . 00 . Mr. Foster moved to accept money �\ in leiu of land for the Lands and Oaks Industrial Park. Seconded by Mrs . SEars . Motion carried unanimously . Mr. Johnson said the Lino Recreational Association had requested that new bases and a permanent home base be installed at the City Hall Park . May 5 , 1980 Park Board Meeting Page Three Mr. Volk reported that the VFW had donated new bases and home plates for the fields . These will installed immediately . Mr. Volk reported tha possibility that the VFW will is also considering the installation of a dugout at the Lino Park . There has also been dis- cussion of the installation of a fence at that park . Mr . Shaughnessy asked about his check said he has not received as yet . Mr. Schumacher said these checks have not had Council approval as yet . Mr . Schumacher said Mr . Shaughnessy 's check should be approved at the next Council meeting. Mrs . Liljedahl said one of the Park Board members had called the offices to be scheduled during the open mike portion of the Council meeting and had been told he could bot be on the agenda . She said that no one in the offices had the right to tell anyone they cannot appear before the Council , that is their privilidge as a resident of this City Mr. Scherer moved to adjourn . Seconded by Mr. Shaughnessy . Aye .