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~ r <br />Park Board Minutes <br />August 5, 1970 <br />Page 4 <br />Skating Areas at Richard J. Hansen Park <br />Mrs. E. E. Fisher stated that the original park plan had shown the <br />pleasure skating pond at Hansen Park to include a speed skating area. <br />However, the pond as developed was not big enough for speed skating. <br />A discussion ensued and the Director was asked to consult with Brauer <br />as to the possibility of reinstating the speed skating rink and to <br />inquire what happened to the original rink by motion from Hagemeye_. <br />Sherlock, seconded the motion - motion carried <br />Sherlock moved to consult with Brauer as to the adequacy of the <br />pond for.. pleasure skating by 200 persons - Hagemeyer seconded - <br />Motion harried. <br />Other Business <br />Gunderman requested that the architect submit the results of the <br />soil borings at Richard J. Hansen Park for review. <br />In answer to an inquiry from Gunderman, The Dir ector stated that Long <br />Lake Beach attendance and revenues have increased approximately 75/ <br />over last year. The State Department recently tested the water and <br />found it safe and the algae has at this point remained under control <br />through the Copper Sulfate treatment. <br />E. E. Fisher stated that he was taking test samples for Oak Wilt from <br />Hansen Park. <br />Gunderman inquired as to the <br />disease at Rice Creek Park. <br />will be removed. Gunderman <br />the possibility of trees in <br />Dutch Elm Disease. <br />results of test samples for Dutch <br />The results were positive and the <br />suggested that residents be alerted <br />their yards having either Oak Wilt <br />Meeting adjourned at 9:4~ p.m. <br />Respectfully submitted <br />Elm <br />trees <br />to <br />or <br />Robert M. Wicklund, Director <br />Parks and Recreation <br />