Agenda - Council - 09/22/1998 - Laserfiche WebLink

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I I '1 I I I I I I I i I I i I I I I I CASE ACCESS CLOSURE OF TRAPROCK COMMONS PARK By: Mark Boos, Parks/Utilities Supervisor Background: The purpose of this case is to consider vehicular closure of the access on the west side of Traprock Commons Park. This access is located at the center of the west property line on Traprock Street within Traprock Commons subdivision. The park space is primarily used by the Ramsey Rangers Saddle Club which has approximately six scheduled events there each year. Recently, neighbors have been concerned with the number of people driving through the park from one street to another, often at what is considered to be a high rate of speed. Notification: The neighbors of Traprock Commons proposing closure of the west entrance. notified of the pending action. have received the attached letter by Mayor Gamec In addition, the Ramsey Rangers Saddle Club has been Observations: On Thursday, September 10, 1998, the City of Ramsey Park and Recreation Commission acted on the vehicular closure issue and motioned that City Council recommend closure of the west side with posts and/or landscaping. It was explained to the Commission the one opportunity for addressing the closure would be for City staff to coordinate a post and landscape project with an Eagle Scout who is currently preparing a beautification proposal for the park. Up to 45 wooden posts (without cable) at $8 to $10 each would secure the west side. If time allows, the City could also relocate plant materials there via a 36-inch tree spade later this fall. Funding for the posts and any landscaping would come from the park's operating budget. Should the entrance be desired in the future, it can easily be put back into service. Council Action:,~ recommend that City staff proceed with the closure of the MSt side of Traprock Motion to Commons Park. Reviewed by: Copies also distributed to: Mayor Director of Public Works Parks/Utilities Supervisor Police Chief CC:09/22/98 /ccr