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Mounds View City Council August 23, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 11 Bill Larson, President of the Spring Lake Park Lion's Club, stated that last year their club had embarked upon a project of park improvement, both in Spring Lake Park and Mounds View. He stated one of their previous presidents had been very steadfast in this effort, and during his presidency, he had managed to persuade the club to donate a large check to the Spring Lake Park Parks and Recreation Commission, for the express purpose of improving Lakeside Park at Spring Lake. He stated both the Mounds View Lions and Spring Lake Park Lions share that park, as well as the residents of Spring Lake Park, Blaine, Mounds View, and the surrounding area. He stated that this was to be one of their first projects. Mr. Larson presented the Council with a facsimile of the check they have donated, in the amount of $20,000, which funds were earmarked for the Lakeside Park improvement. He stated this was "seed money," and it was hoped that future presidents could continue donations until the improvements at Lakeside Park are completed. He stated they had ideas for improving the playgrounds, making them AVA accessible, painting some of the existing equipment, the addition of a wading and sanding area, park benches, new shelters and cement foundations, and to include benches along the parkway. He stated the following day they would hold a meeting at the City Council chambers in Spring Lake Park, with Park and Recreation Commissioners from Mounds View, Spring Lake Park, and representatives of the YMCA. He stated this meeting was to determine what they would do with the money. He stated they were going to attempt to get as many projects underway as possible • before the snowfall. He stated they would utilize some of the members of both the Mounds View and Spring Lake Park Lion's Club to perform some of the work themselves, as well as the Lioness's, who would be interested in planting flowers, and doing some work to spruce up the Park. Council Member Marty inquired if the meeting would be open to the public. Mr. Larson stated the meeting would not be opened to the public, as there would be a committee comprised of approximately twenty people selected from Mounds View, Spring Lake Park, and the YMCA. He stated the Council Members were welcome to attend. Council Member Marty stated he had been invited, however, would be unable to attend. Mr. Larson stated that he could contact him on Wednesday, to learn the outcome of the meeting. He added that Jay McCluskey from the Parks and Recreation Commission could send information regarding the approved items, and when the projects would commence. He provided the Council with information with which to contact the Lions Club members. Mayor Coughlin and Council Member Marty expressed their thanks and appreciation for all of the work the Lion's club had done. David Jahnke, 8428 Eastwood Road, inquired regarding a pickup truck, which had been purchased by the City for use at the golf course. He stated he was aware that the golf course required good transportation, however, he had thought they could purchase a new pickup for approximately $28,000, and inquired how much the pickup had cost. He stated he had heard it was the "top of the line.,, 11 C:\ADMIN\MINUTES\CC\8-23-99.CC