Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 06/12/2008 - Joint with City Council

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$5,000 so that it would come to a total of $10,000. She advised that although they are not contributing as much as other cities, they are contributing free rent, which the other cities are not. Motion by Commissioner Backous, seconded by Commissioner Erickson, to recommend a contribution from the Charitable Gambling Fund to the Youth First Community of Promise Ramsey Neighborhood Center in the amount of $5,000 to support after school and summer programming for Ramsey Youth, even though it exceeds the proposed ordinance limit, because the request proceeded the ordinance discussion. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Johns, Commissioners Backous, Erickson, Barr, Hansen, LaMere, and Shryock. Voting No: None. Absent: None. Case #3: Approve Skate Park Design for Alpine Park Parks Supervisor Riverblood explained that within the proposed 2008 Parks Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is a projected allocation of$195,000 for what would be the first part of a phased development of the west side of Alpine Park. Specifically this would be a two level concrete slab with integrated concrete skate board elements. The lower slab would also be used for spring, summer and fall wheeled skating in the future and ice skating in the winter. A first phase access drive and small parking area is also contemplated. He advised that $175,000 would come from the Charitable Gambling Fund and they would receive another $20,000 back from lease revenue, which would be deposited into the parks trust fund. Commissioner Shryock questioned how it would be made known to residents that the tower site was not all their doing and that they would be getting some of the money back. Parks Supervisor Riverblood advised that it is all important point and suggested that a Commissioner do a spot on cable television on the skate park to get that word out. Chairperson Johns, questioned if the material would be durable. Parks Supervisor Riverblood advised that the material is very durable and above the quality that they have used in previous projects. Commissioner Shryock confirmed that $175,000 would be taken from the Charitable Gambling Fund. Parks Supervisor Riverblood thought that they should get the bids out and then solve the budget issue. He advised that the engineering estimate for the driveway and parking lot could come in under budget, but advised that they would have to see when the bids come in. Public Works Director Olson advised that this is a good year to bid out jobs. He advised that they had budgeted $780,000 for the streetscape project and the bid came back at $360,000. He advised that they had nine people bidding on the job and stated that it is a really competitive year. Park and Recreation Commission/May 8, 2008 Page 10 of 13