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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-10-1984 Park Board Minutes Park Board September 10, 1984 ^" The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Park Board was called to order at 7: 15 P.M. on September 10 , 1984 by Chairman Ken Johnson . Mr . Scherer, Mr. Nissen and Mr. Flannery were present . Mr. R. Johnson and Mr. Lindy were absent . Mr. Volk was also present . MINUTES - August 6 , 1984 Mr. Scherer moved to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Mr. Flannery . Motion carried. CONSIDERATION OF REEVALUATING LAMOTTE PARK VACATION Several people were in attendance to voice their concerns regarding the LaMotte Park issue. Mr. Roger Haufineister stated that the consensus of the neighborhood is that the area should be left as green space and said the neighbors would maintain the park if the area would be graded and seeded as he remembered was proposed in the past . Mr. Mastro confirmed the above, as did Fran Timmers, who also mentioned that the nearby Centerville Park is laid out for larger children, and or- ganized sports and not for tots. Ron Weise supported previous statements and also voiced a desire for a small tot green area to be developed on LaMotte Park. ,0"**N Mr. Volk when questioned said that the City mows the area twice a year and occasionally cleans up trash on the property . All residents said they con- tributed to that park land when they purchased their lots and would like it to remain green acres. Mrs . Shirley Drewlo stated the reasons she had for wanting to have the property back. She would be willing to trade a portion of her abutting land for LaMotte Park for platting purposes of abutting land. Mr. Flannery felt that this issue and all involved had been bounced around for much too long and he suggested this item be included on the next Plan- ning and Zoning Board meeting, to which Mr. Johnson, Mr. Flannery, Mr. Scherer would go and try to come up with a decision jointly with the P & Z along with the P & Z ` s opinion on how the park would affect proposed plat , and the input from the neighbors . The Park Board asked to be notified as to when this would appear on P & Z agenda. Mr. Roger Haufineister (429-1419) and Mr. Mike Mastro (429-1830) also wish to be notified. CONSIDERATION OF DRAFT PARK SCHEDULING AND RESERVATION POLICY Mr. Volk referred to the research done regarding how neighboring communities handle their reservations for parks . The Park Board and Mr . Volk decided that in compiling a reservation policy, the following should be taken into account : Park Board September 10, 1984 Page Two reservations for whole park versus portion (ball fields, etc . ) - address each park separately since parks have differing facilities - address usage fees versus refundable deposits - put together concise plan on special events license Mr . Volk stated that he would like to come before the Board at their next meeting after compiling the above and putting together an actual policy. DISCUSSION - SPEEDSKATING RINK SITE PROPOSAL The Park Board discussed the Request for Proposals for Speedskating Rink Site and Implementatin Program from Metropolitan Council . Mr. Volk said he would inform Mr. Schumacher that the Park Board felt the City of Lino Lakes should consider the program and research it further and put together the appropriate proposal . If any help is needed, the Park Board can be contacted. OLD BUSINESS Mr. Volk reported that no response has come from placing an ad for a re- placement member to the Park Board. Mr. Volk updated the Board on the status of Country Lakes Park project . Regarding the Sunset Oaks Park dedication discussed at a previous meeting, ,,.,,Mr. Johnson asked for a status report . Mr. Volk said that he had spoken with Mr. Roy Stanley , the developer and Mr. Stanley had said that the Board can take any area they would like. Park Board wants to receive a map of the area and also minutes of previous meetings regarding this issue in their next packet . NEW BUSINESS None. Mr.Flannery moved to adjourn the meeting at 8 : 45 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Scherer. Motion carried.