Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 03/14/2002 - Canceled

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Ostrum and Rolfe and asked if they had the understanding that their terms were up. He asked if they had been informed at all that this was the case and he stated they did not have any information. At that point, he called staff and brought it up to them. He stated staff told him it ,,,,'as still up in the air, and they had to do more research. The staff did tell Chairperson Cook that Commissioners Ostrum's and Rolfe's terms were up. He stated staff told him that their positions were eligible for reappointment. He stated Staff told him that they w~uld be contacted regarding this and that they would ne:d to fill out some paperwork. He stated Staff told him that Commissioner Johns and himself would be on the Commission until October of 2002. He asked Commissioners Ostrum and Roife if they had received anything regarding this. Commissioners Ostrum and Rolfe indicated neither had received anything. Chairperson Cook asked that Staff tabled everything to do with their Commission until Commissioners Ostrum and Rolfe have the opportunity to apply for reappointment. Commissioner Johns stated Commissioners Ostrum, Rolfe, Olds were up for reappointment and that the Commission still has a vacancy to fill. Chairperson Cook stated this was true. Mr. Boos stated it is important for the City Council to get the vacancy and reappointments done. He stated the City Council would be officially sending them information. Chairperson Cook stated the Commission should go about business as usual until this is cleared up. He stated that under the new requirements, people who are being reappointed come to the interview process the same as if they were applying for the original position. He asked Mr. Boos if this was correct. Mr. Boos stated this was correct. Note: Ramsey Resident Article on River's Bend Play Equipment Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos noted the Ramsey Resident article on the play equipment installed at River's Bend. He stated the current equipment is great play equipment but does not meet the current consumer products safety guidelines. Mr. Boos stated the City Council authorized approval of the Master City Trail Plan and the greenways application. He stated he believed this would be successful. He stated that the Commission would probably be receiving a presentation on the Master City Trail Plan at next months meeting. He advised the City Council approved the $262,000 of Park Trust Fund monies for Elm Crest Park and authorized that project. Mr. Boos stated he met with experts in a planning conference with URS Corporation. He stated they had a very successful meeting and learned a lot on how to do this more efficiently and cost effect and they are moving ahead with the project full speed. He stated they are preparing a report on the project and when it will occur and how the process is going to be sorted out. Park and Recreation Commission/February 14, 2002 Page i1 of 13