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Vice-Chair Cook gave a detailed explanation of what the Lawful Gambling Fund is, monies <br />available and the application procedure for any cable viewers that may be interested. Mr. Boos <br />added that labor is matched at $7 per hour. <br /> <br />The consensus of the Commission is that the public needs to be 'better educated about the <br />program. <br /> <br />Motion by Vice-Chair Cook and seconded by Commissioner Johns to incorporate a policy stating <br />that if the awarded monies aren't used within one year, the issue will be brought before the <br />Commission to reallocate or put back into the fund, and that the apPlication process be extended <br />for one month to allow for any interested parties to receive up to .$3000 in matching funds for <br />their project that would benefit the youth of our community. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Vice-Chair Cook, Commissioners Asfahl, Johns, LaMere and <br />Skinner. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Ostmm. <br /> <br />Case #4: CENTRAL AND ALPINE PARK IMPROVEMENT PLANNING <br /> <br />Because of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) process, it is vital that the Commission <br />immediately begin planning Central Park's 1996 improvements. <br /> <br />The next Ramsey Resident will be out the end of February, allowing March's Commission <br />meeting the soonest the Commission may respond to general public comment. <br /> <br />RYAA has been asked to submit and prioritize improvements to Central Park for the February <br />meeting. <br /> <br />Mr. Boos explained that the expansion to the east (land owned by Federal Cartridge) is not a <br />consideration at this time. <br /> <br />To expedite the process, Mr. Boos indicated that staff has contaced lighting contractors to get <br />bids as this was one of RYAA's top priorities for Central Park. <br /> <br />Vice-Chair Cook requested that an analysis of lighting versus building of additional fields be <br />available for the next meeting. <br /> <br />Consensus of the Commission is to hold a public workshop on Thursday, February 1, 1996, at <br />Park Center, Central Park. A public hearing will follow the February, 1996 regular meeting. <br />Notification of these meetings will be carried in the Ramsey Resident, Cable TV and the Anoka <br />County Union prior to the occassion. Mr. Boos is to contact RYAA via phone or letter to find <br />out their needs prior to the workshop. <br /> <br />Park and Recreation Commission/January 11, 1996 <br /> Page 5 of 7 <br /> <br /> <br />