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as Ride Share which has been found to be highly successful.) <br />The value of public bicycles is believed to include: <br />- Promotion of The COR by visitors during periods of good weather (prospective retailers or developers as well). <br />- Promoting bicycling to residents, commuters and staff (E.g. lunch trips within The COR, or a short trip to the <br />Farmers Market, the Mississippi River Trail). <br />- Expanding recreation, fitness and fun opportunities for residents and visitors who do not have access to a bike in <br />Ramsey (including apartment tenants at The Residence at The COR). <br />Recommendation: <br />Staff recommends funding this proposal at a not -to- exceed amount of $9,000 from the Park Trust Fund, together <br />with $5,000 in SHIP monies for the boats and bikes. Additionally, the Park and Recreation Commission also <br />recommended City Council approval for the canoe and kayak portion of this project in May of 2010. <br />Funding Source: <br />- Public canoes and kayaks as well as bicycles — SHIP monies @ $5,000 <br />- `Self serve' security system for Sunfish Lake — Park Trust Fund $8,000 ($6,000 if the city is successful in the <br />aforementioned small grant application.). <br />- Electrical supply to the above - Park Trust Fund $1,000. <br />Council Action: <br />Motion to recommend to City Council funding of the self -serve canoe and kayak system at a not -to- exceed amount <br />of $9,000 from the Park Trust Fund, and apply $5,000 in SHIP monies to the canoes and kayaks first, with the <br />public bicycle system as remaining funds allow. <br />grant app <br />bike quote <br />Attachments <br />Form Review <br />Inbox Reviewed By Date <br />Brian Olson Brian Olson 02/02/2011 01:18 PM <br />Heidi Nelson Heidi Nelson 02/02/2011 04:51 PM <br />Diana Lund Diana Lund 02/03/2011 06:50 AM <br />Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 02/03/2011 12:28 PM <br />Form Started By: Mark Riverblood Started On: 02/02/2011 08:07 AM <br />Final Approval Date: 02/03/2011 <br />