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April 1, 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 April 1,
2024.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. SWEARING IN OF PARK BOARD MEMBERS
Mayor Rafferty was present to swear in Mr. Gooder and Mr. Spitzer.
4. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to nominate Mr. Huelman as the Chair of the Park Board.
Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to nominate Mr. Gooder as the Vice Chair of the Park
Board. Motion carried 7 – 0.
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved as presented.
6. OPEN MIKE
There was no one present for open mike.
7. APPROVAL OF MARCH 6, 2024 MINUTES
Mr. Kusterman moved to approve the March 6, 2024 meeting minutes. Motion
seconded by Mr. Gooder. Mrs. Cutts and Mr. Spitzer abstained Motion carried 5 – 0.
8. REVIEW PARK DEDICATION FEE STUDY
DATE: April 1, 2024
TIME STARTED: 6:30 p.m.
TIME ENDED: 8:31 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Patrick Huelman, Clark Gooder, Kellie Schmidt,
William Kusterman, Julie Ann Cutts,
Kathy Ballering, Jason Spitzer
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Rick DeGardner, Angela Thorson
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Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director stated Michael Grochala, Community
Development Director will provide a walk-through of the draft Park Dedication Fee
Study in preparation of the meeting with the City Council on May 6. Mr. Huelman will
also share a draft of his presentation.
Mr. Huelman explained the PowerPoint titled “The State of Lino Lakes Park and Trail
System,” which is planned to be presented at the City Council work session meeting on
May 6th.
Mr. Gooder asked how many playgrounds are 20 years of age or older. Director
DeGardner stated that there are nine playground structures that are at least 20 years
old.
Mr. Huelman stated Lino Lakes has 22 parks with assets and is approaching a little over
$5 million. We also have $2 million worth of trails.
Mrs. Ballering asked if the City Council would receive the Parks & Trail Assets
spreadsheet before the May 6th meeting. Mr. Kusterman would like the City Council to
receive the spreadsheets before the May 6th meeting. Mr. Huelman agrees.
Director Grochala presented a walk-through of the draft Park Dedication Fee Study. The
city of Lino Lakes has a comprehensive park plan that has broken out the city into
neighborhood service areas. Due to the cost of parks, the city has moved away from
every subdivision having a park, but within a quarter or half a mile, everyone has access
to a park. The cost of a new park is $1.1 million, which includes grading, park
equipment, etc. The trail cost is $350,000 per paved mile. Almost $20 million in
proposed park development and $44.6 million in arterial trails.
Mr. Kusterman asked why did the City of Lino Lakes start developing neighborhood
parks? Director Grochala stated we are investing less money by reducing the number of
neighborhood parks.
Director Grochala stated the commercial/industrial park dedication fee is $2,600 per
acre. Mr. Grochala recommends giving the city council a large number but having a plan
on how to get there in X number of years.
Mr. Kusterman stated that the Park Dedication Fee Study is an important part of the
discussion. He would like the Park Dedication Fee study to be finalized before Mr.
Huleman presents his presentation to the City Council.
Mr. Huelman discussed the overlap between his presentation and Director Grochala’s
Park Dedication Fee Study. He also discussed catching up and maintaining the parks and
trails.
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Director DeGardner asked if Sunrise Park modifications should be shown in the
presentation. Do we think Sunrise Park should be enhanced? Do we want to consider
adding another ball field at Sunrise Park?
Mrs. Ballering would like to include which parks they may need to remove if the funds
are not received.
Mrs. Schmidt stated that she finds the 2-5 years old play structures in Lino Lakes don’t
have enough equipment and are too hot from 1:00 to 4:00pm.
Mrs. Cutts values the neighborhood parks.
Director DeGardner stated back in January that the City of Lino Lakes submitted a
bonding bill for an inclusive park at Tower Park.
Mr. Spitzer asked about dog parks in Lino Lakes.
Mrs. Schmidt asked how many parks still need to be developed per a master plan.
Mr. Gooder stated he would like the City Council to budget $180,000 each year plus any
surplus.
9. NEXT SCHEDULED PARK BOARD MEETING
Monday, May 6, 2024
10. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Gooder moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by Mrs. Ballering. Meeting
adjourned at 8:31 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Angela Thorson, Public Services Administrative Assistant