Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 05/11/1995

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Because the 1990 Park and Trail Plan and the modified plan under consideration show no park or trail needs associated with this property, cash in lieu of land dedication is recommended by the Commission. Park dedication in the commercial district consists of the greater of $1,500 per acre, (equating to $6,285), or 5 percent of market value if no land dedication is required. Motion by Commissioner Cook and seconded by Commissioner Asfahl to recommend that park dedication be satisfied in cash, and the specific cash contribution be determined as part of the development agreement. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Chairperson Hetland, Commissioners Asfahl, Cook, Johns, Henn, Osborn and Skinner. Voting No: None. Absent: None. Case #2: DETERMINE THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION SUMMER MEETING SCHEDULE At the April Park and Recreation Commission meeting, it was determined that the Commission members would like the regular monthly meetings to be held at various park sites during the summer months. The consensus of the Commission is to hold the meetings at the following sites: June: Central Park July: Emerald Pond Park August: Rabbit Park September: Autumn Heights Park October: Fox Park A notice will be published in upcoming issues of the Ramsey Resident to notify residents interested in attending any of these meetings. In case of inclement weather, the meetings will be held at City Hall at 6:30. Case #3: REVIEW AND RECOMMEND BOARDWALK PROPOSALS Funds have been reserved within the Capital Improvements Program (C.I.P.) for the construction this year of two boardwalks to provide paths through wetland areas, one to connect the Lake Itasca trail to Autumn Heights Park, and the other to be constructed within Fox Park. Bids for the construction of the boardwalks were opened Tuesday, May 9. The Commission reviewed the bid comparisons. Mr. Schroeder suggested the Commission might consider differing widths to the boardwalks to possibly lower construction costs as well as for aesthetics. Commissioner Cook expressed concern about using encapsulated polystyrene units versus PVC drums for the floatation devices. His concern was that animals could burrow into the polystyrene units and pull the polystyrene out, leaving it to float in the water. After reviewing information provided by the suppliers, the consensus of the Commission was that the polystyrene units would be acceptable, and drums would not pose a problem. Motion by Commissioner Cook and seconded by Commissioner Osborn to recommend City Council award Flanagan Sales, Inc. the bid for completion of the Lake Itasca and Fox Park Park and Recreation Commission/May 11, 1995 Page 2 of 4