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JOIT°dT_. NE?'7 BRLGHTON PARK -BOARD CI'L'Y COUNCIL DREETING A~?b HEFP.Ii~TG MARCH 3, 1982 I. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Gunderman at 7:30 p.m. II. Members present: All Park Board and Council members present III. Minutes of February 3, 1982 - No action taken IV. Correspondence A. Council Report - None V. New Business A. Discussion of Master Plan for Long Lake Park Anderson updated residents on where we are and how we got here.. In 1967 a bond referendum was passed which included Long Lake. The park was to include a day camp, beach, picnic facilities, child play centers,. archery and nature center. The plan was vahat sold the bond issue. The plan was adopted by the City Council.. In 1969_-70 the land was purchased and the owner was given 10 year tenancy on the land. In 1973 Ramsey County requested purchase of the Rush Lake site, and New Brighton supported the purchase. The land was purchased and a concept plan-developed in 1974. There was a blending of the two sites and in 1977 we were getting .serious about development.. We wanted people's interests met so a survey was done. The majority wanted the park to be passive. The word had a different meaning for many individuals. However, the top five things chosen were trails, nature study, swimming, fishing and picnicking. The. more active sports and activities were lower on the priority list. The city, after much discussion and many. meetings, developed a concept plan. The plan now is much the same as in 1977. In August of 1981 the City and Ramsey. County developed a joint powers agreement for operation and maintenance of the park site. The park is now a regional facility, A regional park is not a regional preserve, it is a park. A master plan was put together over .the last 42'months. The Long Lake Study Committee worked with Ken Simons and Mauue Anderson , After many meetings,:-the master plan was composed.. Long Lake Park was on the agenda 58 times out of 78 Park Board meetings since 1975. After tonight there will be a meeting Monday, March 15th, 7:30 p,m. at Highview cafeteria. The Park Board will consider the plan at this meeting for the first time. The Council may take action on Tuesday, March 23rd. Once the plan has been .approved by the Council, which may take more than one meeting, the plan will go to Ramsey County and their board .will approve the. plan. Once New Brighton and Ramsey County have approved, it will then go to Metro Council. If they approve, it will be implemented.