Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 04/11/2002

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Trott Brook Greenway Corridor Ramsey, Minnesota PROGtL&M MANAGER QUALIFICATIONS AND ORGAaNIZATION DESCRIPTION MARK BOOS - Project Manager Mark Boos, Parks and Utilities Supervisor for the City of Ramsey This position is responsible for the operation, maintenance and development of Ramsey's Park and Trail system. The annual operational budget for the Park system is $522,000. The average Park's Capital Improvements completed each year are between $100,000 to $300,000. Mark Boos has 20 years experience with Ramsey Public Works, while specializing in Parks and natural resource issues, as well as municipal utilities. The total operating budget for the Sewer and Water utility, [less Capital ImprovementsJ, is over $1,000,000. Relevant Experience: Mr. Boos has demonstrated success at externally funded Improvement projects and programs. Notably, severaI Minnesota DNR' and Small Business Administration grants, Community Development Block ~ants - and currently is partnering with the Anoka Conservation District on the 2002 Greenway Planning grant. He also is in the first phase of construction of' the 100 acre Elmcrest Park, of which, $100,000 dollars was contributed by the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission and the Department of Children Families and Learning CITY OF RAMSEY -- Lead Agency Ramsey is a suburban city tocated in the northwestern part of Anoka County, with a population of 18,5 l 0. Two scenic rivers dominate its borders, the Rum and Mississippi River. Also an advantage is that the community is bordered by the Rum River Central and Mississippi West Park- both a part of the Metropolitan Parks and the Open Space Commission system. Ramsey has been proactive in retaining green spaces for parks and open spaces in its neighborhoods. The City of Ramsey has over 520 acres of parks, many of which are connected by a rapidly developing trail system. 3/28/02 Page 4 of 4 -58-