Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 09/12/2002

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This playequipment replacement continues Ramsey's program of bringing the structures into compliance with the Consumer Product Safety Commission guidelines. #14 Golf Course $2,700,000 A 9-hole, 3 par golf course has been proposed for the property North of Sunwood Drive and northeast of Co. Rd. 116. The land in question includes a remnant Oak Savannah, interspersed with wetlands. The project first originated as a way to preserve this natural resource - and at the same time generate a financial return for the city. [Currently the property is owned by the MPCA, is largely unused and is tax-exempt]. The project would preserve one of the few tracts of woodlands in this vicinity of the city, protect some open space, add an economic development aspect to the park system - and of course increase recreational opportunities. A detailed feasibility study should occur prior to this investment. #15 Roller Sports Facilities at Central Park $75,000 For two consecutive years, a request has been made for a dedicated skateboard area in Ramsey. Utilizing a paved rink at Central Park provides year-round use of the features akeady in place, such as lighting, separation from other uses [the 200' x 85' rdnk boards], and the warminghouse which could be staffed by an attendant. Within the timeframe of the next few years, the city can evaluate other cities facilities for problems and determine if the 'fad' is still popular. [The reader of this proposed CID will note that trail connections projected earlier in the plan, make the above improvement even more accessible for the age of user typically seeking this type of opportunity]. #16 Redevelopment of Hunters Hill Park $200,000 2007 #16 Trott Brook Trail Corridor Construction $2,015,000 This project could be the single most important recreational and natural resource investment the City will make and may come to define one aspect of Ramsey outside of it's borders. The approximate 6-mile valley traverses the Northern 1/3rd of the city and is the largest, contiguous, undeveloped corr/dor in this part of the county. Partnership opportunities are many, as are the sustainable recreational uses. The magnitude of the endeavor is such that it may only be undertaken by State participation like LCMR funding. The City is expecting to be awarded $2,000,000 million dollars for land protection along the Brook in late 2002. The funding, to be approved by the State Legislature recognizes that the Trott Brook Trail Corridor will be a part of a 108-mile trail loop in the North Metro.