Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 07/10/2003

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Ramsey Youth Athletic Association to gain additional input. His suggestions for parking configurations and number of space have been incorporated into the proposed plan. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos explained the next step in the 2003 Capital Improvement project would be to request City Council approve the Concept Plan to authorize preparation of plans and specifications and advertise for bids. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated that assuming Commission approval of the concept plan, staff recommends that Elmcrest Park be one of the primary discussion points at the expected joint meeting with City Council in June (the other would be the playground project for Alpine Park's playground). Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos explained approval to advertise for bids and direction on the park access could then be ratified at Council's next meeting. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos showed a map of the park and discussed the parking in the park. He noted optimal parking would be 400 vehicles. He advised the Commission that the City Council maintained that they wanted the road to go'to the north with a turnabout and the Police Chief suggested they connect the parking areas to make it a one way and allow for cars to move without stacking. Consensus of the Commission was to approve the ideas presented at the meeting. Commissioner Olds asked if the building would be a shelter. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos explained he thought it would need to be large multiuse building. Chairperson Johns commented she thought they would be doing various activities so they would need a concession stand and other things. Motion by Commissioner Shryock, seconded by Commissioner Lehman, to recommend City Council approve the 2003 C.I.P. for Elmcrest Park by authorizing preparation of specifications and the advertisement for bids. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Chairperson Johns, Commissioners Shryock, Lehman, LaMere, Olds, and Ostrum. Voting No: None. Absent: Rolfe. Case #4 Initiate Alpine Park Playground Project Parks/utilities Supervisor Boos noted that the Commission may be aware, Staff has proceeded with concept design for Alpine Park's playground project pursuant to the proposed 2003 Capital Improvement Program plan. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos explained the Parks Commission has $80,000 for a playground at Alpine Park. He stated there should be more than just a playground at the park; there could be different themes for the nature of the park. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos indicated he has been working with Ms. Regina Flanagan on the park and they thought the elements should not just be interpretive but they should look good. He stated they are at the concept phase of the planning. Parks/utilities Supervisor Boos showed a map of the project area and discussed the options with the Commission. Park and Recreation Commission/May 8, 2003 Page 6 of 8