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,-�_. Dale Larson questioned if the basketball court would be a full court or half court. Also, (� _ Mr. Larson questioned the gazebo versus a pavilion or shelter. Lori Dorn (1836 Revoir Street) stated the Neighborhood Network Committee was trying to follow through with the Design Team flow. I � Don Bahneman was in agreement that Acorn.Creek Park should be an adult park - not just geared for athletics and young children. Aimee Fairbrother (1844 Revoir Street) menti.oned the park has three (3) acres of land, and thax there should be plenty of room to do everything as long as the Pazk and Recreation Committee take the Neighborhood Network Committee seriously. 7ames Bownik stated that the next ste would be to ut an a lication to ether and submit P P PP S it for a.DNR grant. 7ames thanked Aimee Eairbrother for her efforts. Adding that the City would have a gea.t chance for both of the grants. The deadline is March 31, 1999. If the City doesn't receive the grants, it can resuhmit them again next year. M'ichael Navin questioned the amount of the grants again. 7ames Bownik reiterated that they are_$50,000.00 each with the City.matching $50,000.00 for each park. Michael added that the City would need a list of items for the park showing the total cost. Also, M'ichael questioned if someone from the.Neighborhood Network Committee would be willing to meet with the Pazk and Recreation Committee. Terry Sweeney (council liaison) concured with Mr. Navin regarding the. attandauce. of a Neighborhood Nework liaison meeting with the Pazk and Recreation Committee. Tom Fairbrother (1844 Revoir Sireet) q�estioned who designs the equipment_for the parks. Mr. Fairbrother also questioned whether the City would have one person or several design_the parks? Micha.el Navin explained that the Park and Recreation Committee designs the park layout 'I and the playground equipment is brought in by vendors. Dale Larson mentioned that the structures were already designed and brought in, while. residents dug the holes and put � them in. Aimee Fairbrother (1844 Revoir Street� stated.tha.t she has been gather�ng information from several vendors. Ms. Fairbrother has the name of the vendor used by the City of Lino Lakes. She stated that they are a fantastic company and they do it all. Da1e Larson suggested letting the Neighborhood Network Committee design the Acorn Creek Park and submit it to the Park and Recrea.tion Committee. M'ichael Navin questioned who was notified, and if anybody can be on the Neighborhood Network Committee? . � _ � 4