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. • • which is already developed does not seem to require County involvement as far as the Board is concerned but the land east of Long Lake bordering the creek ' would be of value. The Board requests that the County preserve in a natural state 100 feet on either side of Rice Creek or as far out as the flood plain goes. The Rush Lake area should also be preserved in its natural state and considered as the site of a nature study center for the north suburban area. The third item on the agenda is a discussion of how the County Plan will relate to each communities park plan. As far as Fdew Brighton is concerned the land along Rice Creek significantly affects the Village park system because it provides the County access to Long Lake. The Board expressed concern as to the effect of additional people and boats on the lake, On the positive side preser~- vation of the land would provide additional natural, green space around Long Lake Park. The Rush Lake area affects l~ew Brighton because of the large area of land taken off the tax rolls and because of its proximity to Long Lake Park. The possibility of selling the Long Lake property to the County in order to accelerate development was discussed. Sherlock w3.11 lead the discussion on items 2 and 3 at the September ZS meeting. The fourth item on the agenda is to determine what action on the plan has been prop®sed or taken by each community. The Park Board decided that at this point it caould urge a cooperative action among the communities present. Sherlock stated that rather than worry about what the County might or might-not do it was time for the community to decide what it wants or does not want and to go after it. The communities "should be persuaded against assuming on all or nothing position and be encouraged to consider the requirements of the overall north subur~n area. The fifth item on the agenda is to discuss the willingness of the communities to cooperate in dealing with the County and this is related to the fourth item. It was suggested that a cooperative committee be established among the various communities to further the interests of the north suburbs with regard to County Plan and possibly to continue for general purposes. Hagemeyer will handle items 4 and S on the agenda. The Board requested that administration obtain a Legal interpretation of the word "develop" as it occurs on Page 2; Subdivision 4; Lines 22 through 1b in the enabling act for the County Plan. DUTCH ELM DISEASE The Board received an administrative report on Dutch Elm Disease. GENERAL Gunderman notified the Board that he h~.s accepted an invitation to make a presentation on parks to the Jaycees, September 16. Smith requested that the Board as individuals support the County's fee schedule for arena use. Dahl requested that the Board discuss a five-year plan at a future meeting. The Board's role and its philosophy should be included. Tl~e possibility of maintaining a file of persons willing to assist on Board projects was discussed. 42_