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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I CASE # z~ 1997-2002 PARKS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM By: Mark Boos, Parks/Utilities Supervisor Background: The adopted budget calendar shows receipt of the requested 1997-2002 Parks CIP by the Finance Committee on August 27, 1996. Earlier this month, the Park and Recreation Commission approved the attached Five-Year CIP. That case is enclosed in its entirety, including a draft cash flow projection for the Landfill Trust Fund, using the proposed park improvement expenditures. Notification included a public hearing in June, Commission discussions in July and August, as well as requests for comment in two issues of the Ramsey Resident newsletter. Observations: The Park and Recreation Commission has amended the CIP based on the results of the joint meeting with City Council on July 11, 1996. As you see, the emphasis of the Landfill Trust Fund's interest earnings is community parks. At the joint meeting, the Council and Commission agreed that park dedication dollars, when available, be directed to neighborhood improvements, including trail connections to community parks. In a related matter, at the regular Commission meeting in August, staff was directed to request that the City Council schedule a joint workshop in early September. The Commission felt that it would be a benefrt to conduct a "traveling" workshop to several prominent park destinations to gauge developmen~t status. Staff would arrange for the tour early on a Monday through Thursday evening. Finance Committee Action: Motion to recommend that City Council adopt the 1997-2002 Parks Capital Improvements Program. -and- Motion to recommend that City Council consider a date for the joint workshop. Reviewed by: City Administrator Finance Officer Parks/Utilities Supervisor FC:08/27/96 \ccr Copies distributed to: City Engineer Park and Recreation Commission 1-23