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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 />