Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 05/13/2010

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Olsen suggested were, read the Ramsey Resident, read postcards that come in the mail, check the City website and the City Face book pages. Commissioner Backous also suggested having Park and Recreation Commission updates on QCTV just like what the City Council update is. Chairperson Shryock commented that discussion has been happening with QCTV but the time is not appropriate yet. Parks Supervisor Riverblood feels the advertising needs to be hit hard. Possibly us of sandwich boards and he also mentioned Pact Charter School has agreed to send out messages to all their subscribers. Enviromnental Expo: Pazks Supervisor Riverblood asked the Commissioners to forward their thoughts to the Environmental Coordinator, Chris Anderson on how they felt the Enviromnental Expo went this year. Commissioner Olsen said she had a lot of requests for park trail maps and that it should be considered to get those up to date and available again. Parks Supervisor responded they are available on our website and an interactive computer mapping system of aerial photography will be available soon. Boy Scout Centennial, Time Capsule and volunteer project MaylSth -Elmcrest Park Update on Volunteer day at Forest Hideaways, Shawn Acres and Trott Brook Cemetery and Central Park on May 22"d Park Supervisor Riverblood announced that July 15`h will be the first day with five growers represented at Rhinestone Commons Pazk with the Grand Opening on August 5th of the farmers market with Ramsey Foundation having secured the Big Walter Smith band to perform. Minnesota Arts Board grant -have not heazd anything yet Confirmation of Outdoor Meeting schedule. June with City Council at Central Pazk, July Riverdale Park, August Community Gadden, September Meandering Commons/Amphitheater. August 19`h the Mayors Town Hall meeting will be at the Community Garden site. Elmcrest Park Update: Commissioner Backous attended the May 11`h City Council Work Session with Bill Casey, President of Northern Lights Soccer. Bill Casey presented the Council with a brochure which Commissioner Backous did not have available with him but would like this .added to the next agenda so he can present the brochure in the actual agenda packet. Commissioner Backous stated this was very well received by the City Council and they asked Mr. Casey to come back with more creative ideas on how funds can be raised for the building. Commissioner Backous wanted to announce the 25 year anniversary celebration for Northern Lights Soccer at Central Park. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Chairperson Shryock, seconded by Commissioner Olsen to adjourn the meeting. Park and Recreation Commission/May 13, 2010 Page 4 of 5