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March 6, 2024
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DRAFT MINUTES
CITY OF LINO LAKES
PARK BOARD MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Huelman called the Lino Lakes Park Board meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. on March
6, 2024.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved as presented.
4. OPEN MIKE
Pat Mahr, President of the Centennial Little League discussed the progress on Sunrise
Field dugouts and moving the fences. Discussed the potential new ball field, parking lot
ideas, and the number of ball players for the 2024 season.
Mr. Kusterman expressed his concern that the balls in the parking lot will strike the cars.
Mr. Mahr said that to prevent the cars from being struck, they could let the smaller
children play on such fields.
5. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 6, 2023 AND JANUARY 3, 2024 MINUTES
Mrs. Schmidt moved to approve the December 6, 2023 meeting minutes. Motion
seconded by Mr. Gooder. Mr. Kusterman abstained Motion carried 4 – 0.
Mr. Kusterman moved to approve the January 3, 2024 meeting minutes. Motion
seconded by Mrs. Ballering. Mr. Gooder abstained Motion carried 4 – 0.
DATE: March 6, 2024
TIME STARTED: 6:32 p.m.
TIME ENDED: 8:18 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Patrick Huelman, Clark Gooder,
Kellie Schmidt, William Kusterman,
Kathy Ballering,
MEMBERS ABSENT: Julie Cutts
STAFF PRESENT: Rick DeGardner, Angela Thorson
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6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Pheasant Hills Park Email Request
Mr. Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director gave a summary that he and Pat Huelman
received an email on February 27, 2024, from Mr. Marciano requesting the City consider
converting the existing ½ court basketball court to pickleball at Pheasant Hills Park. If the
Park Board decides to change to pickleball courts, they will have to address that there is
no parking except for on-street parking. Mr. DeGardner discussed the locations of
pickleball courts in Lino Lakes.
Mr. Huelman discussed that the ½ court basketball court will not be able to be a duel
court.
Mrs. Schmidt stated she has seen children using the basketball courts at the parks.
Mr. Huelman doesn’t like to remove assets from the park system, especially from the age
groups that use the basketball courts.
Mr. Kusterman stated he would not like to remove an existing asset from the park. Also,
stated destination pickleball courts make more sense than placing pickleball courts in
neighborhood parks.
7. CONTINUE PARK BOARD DISCUSSION
Mr. DeGardner gave a summary that the Park Board continues to gather information and
discuss several topics related to the development and redevelopment of the parks and
trails system.
Mr. Huelman wants to discuss the trail system, what the outstanding trail needs are, and
would like to get in front of the City Council sooner rather than later.
Mr. DeGardner discussed the plan for future trails.
Mrs. Schmidt discussed how the parks are for the children and the trails are for the adults.
Trails are an important part of our community.
Mr. DeGardner asked if there are certain trials that the Park Board wants to prioritize.
Mr. Kusterman appreciates dedicating more funds to the trail system. Mr. Kusterman
asked if we could piggyback off the transportation department funds for trails.
Mr. DeGardner discussed trail development with county road projects.
Mr. Huelman discussed the trail on the south side of Birch Street.
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Mr. Gooder stated that the focus should be on the parks.
Mr. Huelman discussed the park and trail asset summary.
Mr. Kusterman discussed giving the City Council a storyline.
Mrs. Ballering stated that the City Council should be told what happens if we don’t
receive more funding for the park system.
Mr. Gooder discussed touching base with City Council members before the work session.
Mrs. Schmidt identified three high-priority parks on her list: Marshan Park, Highland
Meadow Park, and Behm’s Park.
Mr. Gooder discussed moving Marshan Park further down on the list for replacement.
Mr. Kusterman discussed how Wenzel Park has an older community but could turn into a
younger community. What happens if the park is removed? What happens to that area?
Mr. Huelman would like a nice park shelter at Lino Park, an update to City Hall Park, and
Pheasant Hills Park.
Mr. Gooder agrees with updating City Hall Park.
Mr. Kusterman would like to recommend five replacement parks to the City Council.
Mr. Huelman also wants to include Highland Meadows Park on the list.
9. NEXT SCHEDULED PARK BOARD MEETING
Wednesday, April 1, 2024
10. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Gooder moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Kusterman. Meeting
adjourned at 8:18 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Angela Thorson, Public Services Administrative Assistant