HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-04-2008 Park Board MinutesPark Board Meeting – February 4, 2008 Minutes 1 The February 4, 2008 City of Lino Lakes Park Board meeting was called to order at 6:40 p.m., by Chair Lindy. No action was taken on the agenda items as there wasn’t a quorum present. Roll call was taken; members present we re George Lindy, Bill Kusterman and Pat Huelman. Members absent were Paul Montain, Pam Taschuk and Katie Boyle. Also present was Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director and Sandie Wood, Public Services Office Manager. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM JANUARY 7, 2008: No action taken. SETTING AGENDA: There were no changes to the agenda. OPEN MIKE: No one was present for open mike. REVIEW PROPOSED 2008 PARK DEDICATION FEE ANALYSIS: Rick told members that staff has spent t he last several months preparing the Park Dedication Analysis Report to help determine whether any adjustments to the current Park Dedication Fee Ordinance are warranted. The current Park Dedication Fee is $2,075 per residential unit, and $2,175 per acre for commercial and industrial. He explained the report in more detail at the meeting. He said he is interested in the Park Board’s comments and suggestions. Sta ff is also exploring the possibility of incorporating an open space and/or recreation co mplex fee. It is anticipated that the proposed ordinance will be going to city c ouncil within the next few months. RECREATION DEPARTMENT UPDATE: Rick referred to the Program Highlights Fl yer from January 2008. He touched on Snow Day, Sweetheart Dance, Open Volleyball, Open Basketball and warming houses. He said staff is currently working on the nex t brochure which comes out early March. PARKS DEPARTMENT UPDATES: Rick told the members the work on the Pheasant Park boardwalk was going along very well. It is anticipated that Tree Trust will complete the project in February. He responded to member’s questions. Rick told members that staff is working on trail clearing and rink maintenance. OLD BUSINESS: Members asked Rick if he had gone before t he city council with the 2008 goals. He said he is still working on this and will go before city council when he is finished. NEW BUSINESS: There was no new business to discuss.
Park Board Meeting – February 4, 2008 Minutes 2 NEXT PARK BOARD MEETING:The next Park Board meeting will be hel d on Monday, March 3, 2008, 6:30 p.m. ADJOURN: The meeting was adj ourned at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Sandra Wood Public Services Office Manager These minutes were approved at the Decem ber 1, 2008 meeting. There were only three of four members from the sitti ng board present to vote on the minutes.