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Commissioner Ostrum asked if the Mississippi West trails will connect with the Anoka County trails. <br />Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos explained that the trail from Riverdale Park would run along <br />Riverdale Drive and then eventually connect to Anoka County's Cutters Grove Park. <br /> <br />Vice Chair Johns noted that this plan fits in well with the City of Ramsey park plans. <br /> <br />Commissioner Droegemueller stated that the Park and Recreation Commission needs only to be kept <br />aware of this park plan, and the City of Ramsey is not committed to any development money. <br /> <br />Commissioner Ostrum stated he would like to keep the swimming beach in the park plan. <br />Commissioner Droegemueller stated that if the swimming beach is temporarily withdrawn, it may be <br />years before it can be developed. Commissioner Droegemueller added that a swimming beach is <br />needed badly in this area. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos explained that Anoka County Parks is also <br />disappointed about the swimming beach controversy, as it would also be a revenue generator. <br /> <br />Commissioner LaMere asked what type of swimming beach would be included in the park plan. <br />Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos explained that it would include a man-made beach, with natural lake <br />front. <br /> <br />Commissioner Ostrum recommended that the swimming beach be included in the Mississippi West <br />Park plan. <br /> <br />Commissioner Droegemueller stated that the swimming beach would be accessible to most of Ramsey <br />within biking distance. He explained that the park concept is great, with the main attraction being <br />the swimming beach. <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Ostrum and seconded by Commissioner Asfahl to recommend that City <br />Council adopt a resolution recommending the Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission add <br />Mississippi West to the Regional Park System. <br /> <br />Motion Carded. Voting Yes: Vice Chair Johns, Commissioners Ostrum, Asfahl, Droegemueller, <br />LaMere, and Skinner. Voting No: None. Absent: Chairperson Cook. <br /> <br />The Park and Recreation Commission proceeded to review Case #5, with consideration to the <br />residents in attendance. <br /> <br />Case #5: SOLSTICE PARK IMPROVEMENTS <br /> <br />Vice Chair Johns explained that this item was added to provide the neighbors an opportunity for input <br />regarding the park. <br /> <br />Dave Osboum, 14711 Erkium Street, stated that the original park plan included volleyball, tetherball, <br />horseshoes, etc., and he would like to see them. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos explained that <br />money was requested to finish the park plan. He explained that landscaping needed to be completed, <br />and with the remaining funds they could consider those additional items. <br /> <br />Park and Recreation Commission/August 8, 1996 <br /> Page 4 of 8 <br /> <br /> <br />