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Mr. Mack distributed copies of a tabulation of Parks and Recreation Commission mem- bers' responses to the survey. Mr. Botzek suggested that the survey be presented to Ram- • sey County Fair participants. Review of Island Lake County Park Development Concept Plan Mr. Mack presented maps of the past and future configuration of the park. He reported that the parking lots have been paved and the toilet buildings are being installed on the east side of the lake. Three picnic shelters will be constructed; two with capacity for 100 people each and one with capacity for 50 people. There was discussion about use of the 30 acres on the west side of the lake, south of the residential area. It was agreed that this area should remain in a relatively natural state with trails for public access. Mr. Mack said the City of Shoreview will be reviewing the park development concept, in- cluding plans for the golf facility, on Monday,June 15. Golf facility plans include a driv- ing range,9-hole golf course, clubhouse and parking area. The driving range will be open for operation in 1993. Completion of the entire facility is expected by the fall of 1994. Mr. Edmonds moved, seconded by Mr. Frank, that the development concept for Island Lake County Park and the golf facility be recommended for approval. Motion carried. Consideration of a Recommendation from the Friends of the Parks and Trails for Es- • tablishment of a County Tree Board or Committee After some discussion about the fact that Ramsey County does not have county-wide planning or zoning authority,Chairman Nethercut suggested that a letter be sent to the Friends recommending that municipalities form individual tree boards. Mr. Nolan will draft a letter. Commission Member Updates Regarding Work Plan Assignments Commission members submitted their comments on the draft annual "State of the Parks Report" to Chairman Nethercut. Mr. Mack said documentation will need to be submitted by June 22 for presentation to the Public Works/Parks and Recreation Committee on July 7. Mr. Botzek moved, seconded by Mr. Nolan, that the second annual report be ap- proved and forwarded to the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners. Motion carried. (Note: The report will be presented to the Public Works/Parks and Recreation Committee on July 21, 1992,9:00 a.m.) Mr. Nolan reported that he spoke with people in New Orleans, Atlanta and Miami regarding private funding of public parks. He gave an overview of information he gathered and circulated printed materials. Mr. Nolan feels that adoption of parks by • corporate neighbors may be the best approach for Ramsey County. It was agreed that