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April, 1976
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April 19, 1976
^. The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Parks, Recreational and Enviornmental Commission
was called to order at 8:02 P.M. April 19, 1976 by Chairman Resch. Member present:
Leljedahl , Gredvig, Resch, Scherer, Hanson and Ringaman. Robert Schneider, Council
liaison was also present. Members absent: Dick Olson.
Kart' Ferrence representing the Blue Heron soft ball team was present and asked the
Commission if it was possible to develope the ball field in Sunrise Park at Sunrise
and Glenview Street at the south west corner of the Park. He said if the City would
supply the fence and backstop and transport them to the site he and his friends
would install them saving labor expenses.
After discussing the cost involved and whether Council action is needed Mr. Gredvig
moved to recommend to the Council that a backstop and fencing be moved to Sunrise
Park. Mr. Scherer 2nd the motion. Motion carried. Mrs. Anderson was directed
to ask Mrs. Sarner to call each Council member to see if Council action was needed
and then to let Mr. Ferrence know of their decision on Tuesday April 20, 1976. Mrs.
Anderson was also asked to contact Mr. Volk and let him know about transporting
the backstop and fencing from City Hall to Sunrise Park.
Tournaments and fees for tournaments were discussed with Mr. Ferrance. Mr. Ferrance
was instructed to contact the Commission far in advance of a planned tournament
so that the tournament date can be set.
Mr. Ringaman arrived.
Mr. Gredvig moved to recommend that the Council devise some systi§m of regular maint-
enance of all safty equipment such as the fire extinguishers and first aid kits.
2nd by Mr. Scherer. Motion carried. Mr. Ringaman felt the Council should also
consider installing a fire extinguisher and first aid kit at the Sunrise Park warm-
ing house and where else needed.
Mrs. Liljedahl read her list of needed repairs to park equipment:
Fencing - Fence area in Sunrise Park where old lumber and discarded items are
piled.
Sunrise Storage Barn - Support poles need to be made more secure, upstairs floor
needs reinforcing and broken window needs replacing.
Also lock needs repair. Mr. Scherer will ask Mr. Mobley
to loo-k at the barn and recommend needed repairs. Mrs.
Anderson will contact Mr. Scherer later in the week and
find out Mr. Mobley's recommendation.
Lino Park - Fix broken swing.
Concrete under jungle gym needs gravel around it so that it will
not protrude.
All equipment needs painting.
Lino Park Bail Field - The outfield fence is to close in the ballfield.
Mr. Schneider would like someone to contact Mr. Gessler and get some community
help in maintain ing the Parks.
Mr. Volk is checking the cost of limerock for the balifields. Mr. Resch would like
a small pile of limerock at City Hall for repair of the balifields.
Mr. Schneider asked how many park users were Lino Lakes residents? Mr. Resch thought
about 80%. Mr. Gredvig said he would like to see a study of who uses the Parks and
where they live. Its something to think about.
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Mr. Schneider asked if anything further was done about the Park signs.
Mr. Schneider would like to get together with Mr. Gredvig and check LaMotte Park.
A resident asked to have the park graded.
Mr. Ringaman moved to nominate Mr. Gredvig to be in charge of the Anoka County
Open Space Program for Lino Lakes. 2nd by Mr. Scherer. Motion carried.
Mr. Scherer moved to adjourn at 9:40 P.M. 2nd by Mr. Hanson. Motion carried.
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