Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 03/12/2009

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Commissioner Shryock advised that the Fourth of July event, previously held in Elk River had been supported by the business community. She advised that it was mostly likely not going to continue this year and thought it would be a good opportunity to draw people into the City of Ramsey and the parks. She asked residents to come to the Commission meetings and bring their positive or negative feedback, and advised that letters and emails could also be sent. She advised that the new Mayor is also going to hold informal chat sessions with residents. She thought it would be a good opportunity for residents to come and become familiar with the Mayor and Council. She stated that the Environmental Expo is also coming up and thought that planning should begin for the booth that the Parks Commission would staff. Parks Supervisor Riverblood advised that the Expo would be held on Saturday, April 25th at the City Hall. He stated that in addition this year there would also be a Business Expo, held at PACT Charter School. Commissioner Hanson questioned if anything was determined on the automatic locks for the restrooms at Central Park. Parks Supervisor Riverblood ~hought that the total would be approximately $5,000 per door including all costs, but advised that he would bring in that information to the next meeting for further discussion. Chairperson Johns advised that the discussion regarding the booth for the Environmental Expo would take place at the March meeting. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Shryock, seconded by Commissioner Erickson, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. The Park and Recreation Commission meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Leonard Linton Civil Engineer II ATTEST: Mark Riverblood Parks Supervisor Park and Recreation Commission/February 12, 2009 Page 7 of8