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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-21-1977 Park Board Minutes r� PARK BOARD November, 1977 Minutes but no agenda or packet n November 21 , 1977 he regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Park, Recreation and Environmental Commission was called to order at 8: 15 P.M. by Chairman Resch. Members present: Liljedahl , Gredvig, Scherer and Resch. Members absent; Averbeck and Olson. Mr. Schneider Council Liason was also present. Mr. Scherer moved to approve the minutes of the September 19, 1977 meeting. Mr. Gredvig seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. There were no minutes for October, there was no quroum. Mr. Schneider's Report Mr. Schneider noted that Mr. Ringaman has resigned due to a conflict with night school . Mr. Schneider, Mr. Karth and Mr. McLean had met Mr. Kronholm at a site on 7th Avenue south of the creek to look over a proposed park site for County Lakes. They felt the area was to low and not suitable and recommended to the Council that the site not be accepted. The Council so moved. Mr. McLean will meet with Mr. Kronholm again and try to work something out on a site north of the creek. The Centennial Hockey Association has been providing the labor for upgrading the hockey rink at Sunrise Park. The project' is nearly finished except for the lighting. The Li)oons Club has installed a new sign at Lino Park and have further plans for future 10�4pansion, possibly a hockey rink and warming house. Mr. Liljedahl questioned the pro- ,Dsed location of this improvement, would it interfer with the soccer field? Mr. Sch- neider said all plans would have to come before the Park Board for approval . Mr. Scherer asked where on the east side of the City could a park be located? He asked if Centerville had ever been approached with the suggestion that Centerville and Lino Lakes become one City. Mr. Schneider said, never, to his knowledge. Mr. Gredvig asked if any long range, comprehensive development plans have been made for this City? It was explained that a Comprehensive Land Use Plan was developed in 1973 and the Planning and Zoning have updated it this year as an answer to the Metro Systems State- ment. Mrs. Liljedahl suggested that the Park Board should meet with the Planning and Zoning Board at least once a year to be updated on the development within the City. Mr. Schneider reported that Mr. Volk had written to County Commissioner Burman and re- quested CETA funds for the salary of a park maintenance employee. Mr. Burman has said all CETA positions are filled at present but thought he could fit this person in the Youth Education portion of CETA. He will let the City know what can be done in this area. Lino Lakes City Council , Hugo Council and members of the Metro Open Space met November 5, 1977 and walked the area that Metro has proposed for Otter Lake Regional Park. Both Lino Lakes and Hugo are opposed to the plan. Lino Lakes has suggested the City might agree to some biketrails or foot paths. The Metro representatives said they would consider this further. ,0`4d Business Ar. Resch asked if arrangements have been made for a warming house trailer for City Hall park. The Clerk will check on this. Page -2 November 21 , 1977 Mr. Resch said the Lino Lakes Area Recreation Association will pay the wages of a part ,"*ime person to supervise the warming house trailer and ice rink. lr. Schneider said Mrs. Billik is no longer responsible for the warming house at Sunrise Park. She has said she will move in the spring. The telephone is still in the warming house. He will ask the Council if it should remain there unattended. New Business Mrs. Liljedahl asked if Park signs for the other parks are in the 1978 budget. She was told they are still in the budget. Mr. Gredvig asked if the Mayor elect has any priorities for this coming year. Mr. Schn- eider said the budget is just about set and felt anything further in this area will be worked in the Police Department. Mr. Gredvig moved to adjourn at 9:00 P.M. Mr. Scherer seconded the motion. Aye.