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October 5, 1988 Park Board Minutes 6 Anderson said he doesn't intend to fence the steep area.. The water is not that deep. there. We may put in a~retaining wall. If it appears it might be a problem we could fence it. If the. bids come in higher than $20,000 it is the Council's decision whether .they want to continue with the project. Diane B-town, 1120 Pike Lake Cir., Who pays for this project? Anderson said there is $15,0-00 in the Capital Improvement Project to pay for this project. This is a City project, not a Park Board project. Johnson inquired about money from .Long Lake Park. Anderson said interest from that money is used first for operation of the boat launch and beach. Second priority is park property improvements and third is park operating budget. The bottom line is when we do a City-project, the residents. :are paying - it's for their benefit. Dana Brandt added that many donations have been responsible for the funds, i.e. the Lions. Club. About $40,000 in donations has been received this year. Stan McDonald, 1189 Pike Lake Dr., What thought is given to maintenance of the trail. The history of things getting done at Pike Lake is not good. The DNR won't stock the lake because -there is no .access.. There is silt going-into the lake. The .lake is polluted. 'The City said it's not their problem. What things will the City do to guarantee this trail will be well- maintained. John Seward asked how putting in a trail will cause pollution in the lake. Goodrich said he saw a mattress and other things that are not attractive. Because we are a minority we are not heard.. We want to protect this area. Anderson-said we have a very good track record of maintaining our parks. Compare ours with other communities. You'll see unattractive things now but once the trail goes in the City treats it as a park. It will be maintained. You've got my -word on it. That's the-way we do business. Can't do anything. for you about the siltation. I understand your frustration. This is an issue that the City really can't handle, usually has to go to a higher agency.. Brandt said there is no question about maintenance in the parks.- We are very committed to parks and have received a good r-sting from residents.