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COMMISSION BUSINESS <br /> Case #5.1: Acknowledge Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association's Proposal to Fund <br /> Storage and Batting Cage Building at Central Park <br /> Parks Supervisor Riverblood reviewed in the staff report that the Anoka Ramsey Athletic <br /> Association desires approval to fund and construct a 20' x 32' foot building in between ballfields <br /> #4 and #2 at Central Park next to the batting cage that is being completed there now. <br /> Commissioner Shryock asked for a visual example in size in comparison to one of our existing <br /> buildings. <br /> Parks Supervisor Riverblood stated smaller than the warming house that is at Central Park, but <br /> equivalent to a standard car and one half garage. <br /> Vice Chair Olsen asked what is the long term plan for replacing the roof and doing the <br /> maintenance on the building. <br /> Dean Meyer, 18169 Waco Street NW, Treasurer for Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association was <br /> present to answer the Commissions questions. Mr. Meyer explained that softball and baseball <br /> has pushed for the shed by the cage so they have storage for the machines and also for a grill on <br /> a trailer and they want to build a larger shed now to look for the future. <br /> Commissioner Barr asked how the funds are raised to create a building. <br /> Mr. Meyer stated they host softball tournaments, baseball has fundraisers that they do. ARAA <br /> Board raises funds through different deals with charging other sports and hosting different <br /> activities. Lacrosse is involved too. <br /> Vice Chair Olsen asked is the building going to be built by the ARAA and then become City <br /> property. The question becomes maintenance, ownership, insurance, care of the building. Is <br /> there a plan in place for that? <br /> Mr. Meyer responded the assumption is the City owns it, they are paying for the full structure <br /> 100 %, and referred back to Commissioner Olsen's question previously regarding roof <br /> replacement by responding that the roof should last 30 years plus. <br /> Commissioner Barr asked about a capital improvement plan. <br /> Mr. Meyer responded yes they do have a plan and an account could be used from that for <br /> maintenance. <br /> Chairperson Shryock commented there are details and negotiations that need to be addressed <br /> Park Supervisor Riverblood responded that they need to capture all of these details in writing so <br /> that there is a clear understanding for all parties. <br /> Park and Recreation Commission/November 10, 2011 <br /> Page 2 of 4 <br />