Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 08/11/1994

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MEMORANDUM DATE: July 11, 1994 Park and Recreation Commission CC: FROM: Parks/Utilities Supervisor Mark Boos Con=unity Development Intern Heidi ?e~lsch City Administrator Ryan Schroeder"X,/~ (,.// RE: 1995- 2000 CIP During the August Park and Recreation Commission meeting there will be a discussion regarding amendments to the existing Capital Improvement Program [CIP]. Additionally, the Commission is charged with adding the year 2,000 to this plan. In preparation for this discussion, I would like to update you on issues related to this discussion. RYAA Concerns/Baseball - Softball On June 28, 1994, the Ramsey Youth Athletic Association addressed Council regarding maintenance and development concerns in Central Park. Regarding development they estimated that they will need 71 games slots in 1995, 82 in 1996, 91 in 1997 and I02 in 1998 for baseball/softball. The current four-day schedule at Central, Titterud and Rivers Bend Parks allows for 80. A five-day schedule would allow for 97 to 103. Adding lights to a field adds one slot per scheduled day. RYAA suggested buying the 35 acres east of Central Park [about $200,000]. It appears we could fit five permanent baseball/softball fields, two soccer/football fields and parking on the expansion. Soccer The Anoka Soccer Association had 11 teams in I993, 16 in 1994 and they project 20 in 1995. They have requested two more fields for 1995. Emerald Pond should be available and Titterud could be used with the purchase of goals. A concern would again exist for additional fields in the future. Ramsey Elementary_. School Anoka-Hennepin District #11 is just starting their site design process for the Ramsey Elementary School expansion. Unknown at this time is the impact on any recreational facilities. Further, if there is an impact if the District wilt be looking to the City for funding assistance. Charles Horn P991 Starting about a year ago the City of Anoka began asking Ramsey for our level of interest in contributing to rehabilitation of the existing outdoor pool. Undoubtedly, this issue will resurface. WMMt Recregttional Area In 1996 in the Marble District is shown $97,000 toward development of property north of the landfill. With sale and development of land the City will own across 153rd from that future park, the budget should be increased. Sale proceeds and park dedication should bring in $220,000. The time frame, however, may be 1997 or 1998. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I