Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 02/07/1990

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NOTE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 1) Planning and Zoning Commission regular meeting minutes dated January 2, 1990. 2) Planning and Zoning Commission special meeting minutes dated January 23, 1990. COMMISSION BUSINESS Case #1 Review the Park and Recreation Budget. Commissioner Roselle asked about the money in the budget and commented that there was more money taken in for park dedication than what was shown on the budget. Merland Otto explained to the Commission that park dedication money goes into a trust fund and that we do not show that money as being received until the plat has gone through the final plat stage. Chairman Hetland reminded the Commission that any fund balance remaining in the General Fund at the end of the year reverts back to the City General Fund and trust funds remain as designated. Merland Otto also pointed out that the Commission has to decide what to do with the 2 $500.00 donations made to the youth of Ramsey. One suggestion was to purchase score boards for Central Park and the other was to put it into a cost sharing fund for a fishing pier at River's Bend Park. Motion by Chairman Hetland and seconded by Commissioner Rustad to recommend to the City Council that the two $500.00 donations be put in a cost sharing fund for a fishing pier at River's Bend Park. Further Discussion: Commissioner Roselle suggested that use of the funds for scoreboards would better meet the intent of the donators. Mr. Otto replied that each of the Companies making the donations were given the option to specify a preferred project and both left the designated use to the Cities discretion. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairman Hetland, Commissioners Rustad, Lokker, Johnson, Prall and Roselle. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Shumway. Case #2 Review the Snowmobile Ordinance Merland Otto reviewed the snowmobile ordinance with the Commission. Chairman Hetland stated that he does not see what the Park and Recreation Commission can do for Mr. Sullivan. He feels that the City of Ramsey is a rural city and that these problems are to be expected. He also said that he does not feel that the City should prohibit all snowmobile and ATV activity because there is not sufficient cause to do so. Merland Otto suggested having the City Staff look into having ATV activity added to the snowmobile ordinance or having an ordinance drafted that would pertain to ATV activity. PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION / FEBRUARY 7, 1990 PAGE 2 OF 3