Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 10/13/1994

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Beth As~hl 5950 142nd Avenue NW Rams%'.MN 55303 (612) 42%7931 W624-7525 August24,1994 Kay McAloncy Administrative Sen,ices Manager Ramsey Municipal Center 15153 No,aq~hen Blvd. NW Rams%', ~ 55303 Dear Kay, I am writing in response 1o the vacant-3' on the Park and Recreation Commission that was recently advertised in the Ramsey newsletter. Curmnlly, 1 am working at the University of Minnesota in the Department of Recreational Sports. My job is that of Associate Facilities Program Director in which I am responsible for scheduling various recreational facilities within our department, special user groups, athletics and the Kinesiotog).' department. In addition, 1 plan all special events which require use of our facilities and supervise approximately 30 student employees who assist in the operations of the facilities. I have been with the UniversiB, of Minnesota since ,lanuary 1993. Prior to wor 'king at the UniversiB', ]' worked for the CiD' of Rochester Parks and Recreation Dcparm~ent as the Director of Adaptive Recreation for 6 1/2 years. My primau, duties included planning and implementing a varie~, of recreational programs for persons xxdth special needs. Tkis involved programming for youth and adults and often involved integrating them successfully into current recreational programs. In addition, I assisted in accessibiliD, planmn.g for the parks, recreation center and the trail s-3'stem. '" ' My education consists of a bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation and a master's degree in Human Performance. Both of which I obtained at the Universit).' of Wisconsin - LaCrosse. The reason for my interest in being on the Park and Recreation Conunission are tlrree-fold. First~ I believe that Parks and Recreational programs greatly effect the commumB' and are an invaluable source to k/ds and adults alike. I grew up enjo3dng the park system and one of the reasons we moved to Ramsey was the growth and development taking place and the preservation of wetland area. Secondly? as a resident of the community, I would like to be a part of its continued growth and development ensuring that parks and trails take a prioriB, in the planning and that there is an actual plan in progress. Thirdly. I believe that my previous experience in Rochester work.lng with the Park and Recreation Deparm~ent as an employee and auending Park Commi. ssion meetings, has provided me with 'knowledge in the pohcies and procedures in the development of parks and recreational progranuning. In closing, I believe that public sen,ice is a responsibiliB' that all residents have in ensuring that the community in which the)' live continues to be one wlrich is desirable for al__!l to live in. I look fonvard to the oppormnit).' to sen'e this community. Sincerely, Beth A. Asfahl