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PARK BOARD MEETING
Monday, March 6, 2023
6:30 pm
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Lino Lakes City Hall-Council Chambers
Park Board Members: Pat Huelman (Chair), Clark Gooder, William Kusterman,
David Termont, Julie Ann Cutts, Kellie Schmidt, and Kathy Ballering
Public Services Director: Rick DeGardner
Administrative Assistant: Angela Thorson
AGENDA
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Swearing in of New Park Board Members
4. Election of Chair and Vice Chair
5. Approval of the Agenda*
6. Open Mike
7. Approval of February 1, 2023 Minutes
8. Unfinished Business
A. Watermark Park Update
B. 2023 Parks and Trails Fund Update
9. New Business
A. Dog Park Discussion
10. Next Scheduled Park Board Meeting - Wednesday, April 5, 2023
11. Adjourn
*At some point during the meeting, the Park Board will temporarily adjourn for the City
Council Work Session discussion in the Community Room related to playground structure
design in neighborhood parks.
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DRAFT MINUTES
CITY OF LINO LAKES
PARK BOARD MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Patrick Huelman called the Lino Lakes Park Board meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
on February 1, 2023.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved as presented.
4. OPEN MIKE
There was no one present for open mike.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. William Kusterman moved to approve the January 4, 2023 meeting minutes. Motion
seconded by Mr. Clark Gooder. Motion carried 5 – 0.
6. DISCUSS WATERMARK PLAYGROUND DESIGN
Residents of the Watermark Development were invited to review and comment on
concept plans for the playground area and fitness area on January 4, 2023.
DATE: February 1, 2023
TIME STARTED: 6:30 p.m.
TIME ENDED: 8:20 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Patrick Huelman, Clark Gooder,
William Kusterman, David Termont,
Julie Cutts
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Rick DeGardner, Angela Thorson
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It was determined to eliminate the designated fitness area and incorporate a few fitness
components within the expanded playground area.
Mr. Bill Johnson from Northland Recreation has put together some concepts to review.
Mr. Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director, stated resident Mallory Humbert from the
Watermark development approved Mr. Johnson’s plan on January 30th.
Mr. Gooder asked if the park is handicapped accessible. Mr. DeGardner stated the park
is not 100% handicapped accessible but ADA complaint.
Mrs. Julie Cutts discussed the equipment budget and the fact that the fitness area and
playground equipment have been combined.
Mr. Gooder moved to approve the final design of Watermark Park. Motion seconded by
Mrs. Cutts. Motion carried 5 -0.
Three residents from the Watermark development attended the meeting. Matt Bechel,
Mallory Humbert, and Mike Bender.
Mrs. Humbert passed out a park equipment packet she developed (packet enclosed). The
packet included pricing from a different vendor. Mr. DeGardner stated that we have an
agreement with Northland Recreation.
Mr. Matt Bechel was not happy with the process. Feels like they haven’t had enough
time to provide feedback.
Mr. Huelman discussed the design process.
Mr. Gooder asked how we can get more residents’ involvement.
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Mr. DeGarnder discussed the typical playground process.
Mr. Huelman asked how you might get more people’s opinions in the future. Mrs.
Humbert stated she used Survey Monkey and sent a questionnaire.
Mrs. Humbert mentioned that the development placed the Watermark entrance sign just
feet away from where the Watermark Park sign is supposed to be placed.
Mrs. Humbert asked if Mr. Bill Johnson had given a quote for the final park. Mr.
DeGardner, stated that Mr. Johnson quoted $160,000.
Mr. Gooder stated that he would like to discuss the process of park design in a future
Park Board meeting.
7. DISCUSS PARK AND TRAIL FUND
The adopted 2023 General Fund Operating budget includes:
• 200 ft. of materials to fix the boardwalk in the Foxborough development - $15,000
• Replace the Rice Lake Elementary basketball court - $40,000
• Sealcoat two parking lots at Sunrise Park - $54,000
• Paint and re-coat the pickleball courts at North Pointe Park - $7,000
• Repair Country Lakes Lane Trail - $75,000
The Park Board discussed potential parks and trails projects for 2023 during the July and
August Park Board meetings. The following projects were recommended for City
Council consideration in the August 4, 2022 memo that was sent to Mayor Rafferty and
City Council members.
o Replace Brandywood Park Playground Equipment (installed in 2000)
o Replace Birchwood Acres Park Playground Equipment (installed in 1996)
o Replace Lino Park Shelter (constructed in 1986)
Mr. Huelman asked if the recommended replacement park projects had been approved.
Mr. DeGardner answered no. Mr. Huelman stated that after the park projects have been
approved, should we reach out to the residents at this time to ask for their feedback.
Mr. Termont discussed creating a template for future parks.
Mrs. Cutts would like letters mailed to future park residents that show the design of the
park and a few equipment options they can choose from.
Mr. Gooder discussed the differences in the park process between a new park and a
replacement park.
The Park and Trail Undesignated Fund Balance is $270,990. Assuming a typical
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playground installation of $70,000 for equipment, and $25,000 for play container edging
and engineered wood fiber (similar to the Woods Edge Park Project in 2022) for
Brandywood Park and Birchwood Acres Park, that leaves a remaining balance of $80,990
for the Lino Park shelter. This won’t be enough to cover the shelter, installation, footings,
and concrete floor. Therefore, the staff suggests postponing the Lino Park shelter project
until 2024.
Mr. DeGardner suggests replacing the park equipment at Brandywood Park and
Birchwood Acres Park and repurposing the skate park pad at City Hall with two
pickleball courts.
Mr. Gooder and Mr. Huelman like the idea of having pickleball courts at City Hall Park.
Mr. Huelman feels strongly about Lino Park shelter being above average. Mr.
DeGardner estimated the Lino Park shelter cost would be $120,000.
Mr. Huelman would like the pickleball courts at City Hall to be included in the
recommendations to City Council.
Mr. Gooder moved to approve replacing Brandywood and Birchwood Acres Playground
equipment and repurposing the skate park pad at City Hall Park with two pickleball
courts. Motion seconded by Mr. Kusterman. Motion carried 5 -0.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mr. Gooder asked if we have done any research regarding the enthusiasm Circle Pines
residents have for their parks. Mr. Kusterman answered they have been allocated a large
amount of their budget into the park system.
9. NEW BUSINESS
10. NEXT SCHEDULED PARK BOARD MEETING
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
11. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Kusterman moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Gooder.
Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Angela Thorson, Public Services Administrative Assistant
DATE: March 6, 2023
TO: Park Board Members
FROM: Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director
RE: Watermark Park Update
On December 12, 2022, the City Council approved the plans and specifications and authorized the
Advertisement for Bids. Eight bids were received and opened on February 7, 2023.
The low bid was submitted by Dimke Excavating, Inc. in the amount $668,265.30, and Dimke
Excavating, Inc. was awarded the construction contract via Resolution 23-15. The engineer’s
estimate was $929,912.55. WSB and Associates submitted a proposal to complete the
construction services in the amount of $93,454.00 and was approved via Resolution 23-16.
Funding has been identified through the Dedicated Parks Fund.
The completion date for this project is October 31, 2023.
The resolution to approve the contract for the Watermark Park Playground Equipment was tabled
at the February 13, 2023 City Council meeting. The City Council expressed interest in exploring the
concept of designing all future playgrounds to be 100% ADA accessible. This will be discussed
during the March 6 work session.
DATE: March 6, 2023
TO: Park Board Members
FROM: Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director
RE: 2023 Parks and Trails Fund Update
The City Council approved the following projects utilizing Park and Trail Improvement Funds:
o Replace Brandywood Park Playground Equipment (installed in 2000)
o Replace Birchwood Acres Park Playground Equipment (installed in 1996)
o Repurpose the bituminous pad at City Hall Park for 2 pickleball courts, and possibly
½ court basketball court
Each playground equipment replacement project includes $70,000 for equipment and up to
$25,000 for play container edging and engineered wood fiber.
The estimated project cost for the pickleball courts was $25,000. This was assuming the existing
bituminous pad was in sufficient condition to provide a decent base. Upon closer inspection, it’s
been determined that existing material should be removed and replaced with additional aggregate
base, 1.5-inch base course, and 1.5-inch wear course. Total project cost amounts to approximately
$42,000. This includes painting, striping, two sets of pickleball posts and nets, and a Goalsetter
MVP basketball standard. A bid from Upper Midwest Athletic Construction is attached.
Does the Park Board still want to proceed with the two pickleball courts and ½ court basketball
project at City Hall Park in 2023?
Serving Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa,
Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota
3017 161st Ave NW, Andover, MN 55304
763-753-1127 – Phone
763-753-3619 – Fax
eric@umathleticconstruction.com
MN Contractors No. IR722325
IA Contractors No. C090307
February 10, 2023
City of Lino Lakes
600 Town Center Parkway
Lino Lakes, MN 55014
RE: City Hall Park Pickleball Courts
We propose the following:
Pickleball/Basketball Court Reconstruction – 80’X60’
1. Add additional Class 5 aggregate base as needed
2. Shape and compact existing aggregate base
3. Furnish and install a 1.5” compacted thickness MN/DOT SPNWB230B base course
4. Furnish and install a MN/DOT 2357 tack coat
5. Furnish and install a 1.5” compacted thickness MN/DOT SPWEA240B-Virgin wear course
a. Final cross slope will be between 1-2 percent
b. 28-day cure time after wear course is paved prior to acrylic coating
6. Furnish and install one (1) Goalsetter MVP basketball standard
a. Concrete net post foundations 24”X60”
b. 4,000 PSI exterior concrete
7. Furnish and install two (2) sets of Douglas pickleball net posts, nets and center tie down anchors
a. Concrete foundations 18”X60”
b. Concrete tie down foundations 12”X60”
c. 4,000 PSI exterior concrete
8. Furnish and install topsoil and seed to disturbed areas as needed
9. Saw cut expansion joint at mid court between pickleball and basketball 1.5” deep and fill with elastomeric crack filler
10. Fill birdbaths with crack patch binder to level of existing surface with multiple applications and grind smooth
11. Apply two coats of sand filled NuSurf acrylic resurfacer
a. 8-10 lbs. silica sand added per gallon of concentrate material
b. Coverage: .05-.07 gallons per square yard per coat
12. Apply two coats of sand filled ColorFlex acrylic paint
a. Color to be selected by owner
b. 6 lbs. silica sand added per gallon of concentrate material
c. Coverage: .05 gallons per square yard per coat
13. Reline per NFHS and USAPA standards
Total $42,141
Notes:
All above is furnished and installed complete
Pricing reflects 2023 construction season and would need to be updated for 2024
Does not include removal of existing bituminous, permits if required, private locates, irrigation, soil corrections or watering
Quote is based on use of Sourcewell cooperative purchasing agreement
Sourcewell contract 060518-AST
Thank you,
Eric Hicks
Upper Midwest Athletic Construction, Inc.
DATE: March 6, 2023
TO: Park Board
FROM: Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director
RE: Dog Park Discussion
During the February 1, 2023 City Council work session discussion regarding the proposed Park and
Trail Improvement Fund Projects, Councilmember Lyden requested that the Park Board explore
locations and costs for a dog park.
The subject of a dog park was most recently discussed with the City Council during the December
7, 2020 work session. The concept of developing and operating a city-owned dog park has been
discussed periodically since 2006. The following minutes and staff reports are attached:
January 3, 2006 Park Board Minutes
March 2, 2009 Park Board Minutes
January 15, 2014 WSB Project No. 2029-68 Memo
January 27, 2014 Dog Park at Birch Street and Centerville Road Memo
February 3, 2014 City Council Work Session Staff Report
May 15, 2017 Park Board Minutes
December 2, 2020 Park Board Minutes
December 7, 2020 City Council Work Session Staff Report
December 7, 2020 City Council Work Session Minutes
September 1, 2021 Park Board Minutes