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COMMISSION BUSINESS <br /> Case #5.1: Presentation on April 2012 Trail Events <br /> Parks Supervisor Riverblood stated that we have two different parties to talk about two fund <br /> raising events on two different trails and two different parks in Ramsey which will essentially <br /> kick off our programming season. <br /> Kim Berger, representative and volunteer from the Elk River High School all night graduation <br /> party was present to speak about their fundraising event. Ms. Berger stated she lives in the City <br /> and that they chose the Lake Itasca trail located off 167 Lane and Armstrong Boulevard to do <br /> their 5k fundraising event on April 21 to support the all night grad party. This event gives the <br /> seniors a last chance to get together in a safe environment and is a chemical free night. The <br /> actual event is on June 8 and the run will be supporting the funds for the all night party. The 5k <br /> run is scheduled for April 21s starting at 9am and sign up will begin as early as 7:30am. The <br /> participants can walk it, run it, or jog it and she is asking that the City come out and support this <br /> event. Ms. Berger also wanted to state that their organization does provide scholarships to the <br /> students if they cannot afford the safe night in June and they are thankful to have use of the City <br /> trail to promote their run. <br /> Kim Gust introduced herself as a resident in the City of Ramsey and was present with her team, <br /> Angels of Endurance, to discuss their fundraising activity. Ms. Gust stated they will be relaying <br /> in Anoka at the American Cancer Society relay for life of the Anoka Area on June 22 1th This <br /> year as a fundraiser they would like to do a bark for life event. This is the first annual bark for <br /> life in this area. <br /> Ms. Gust explained that bark for life is a non competitive walking event for dogs and owners to <br /> raise funds and awareness to fight cancer, as it affects everybody in one way or another. The <br /> most loyal friend a person can have is your dog. The ACS bark for life is a ACS fundraiser that <br /> honors the care giving quality of our canine best friend. As part of her presentation she reviewed <br /> that the money raised for the American Cancer Society goes directly goes to human cancer <br /> research and indirectly also benefits the canine. Dogs can get the same kind of cancer as people, <br /> canine cancer treatment and medications are the result of human research results. <br /> Ms. Gust state they chose to have the fundraiser at The Draw, because it is a beautiful facility <br /> and appears to be dog friendly, the trails are paved, there is adequate parking and there is access <br /> to water and can accommodate a large number of people. To keep all participants safe they are <br /> asking that dogs be on a 6 foot or shorter leash, that dogs be at least 6 month of age or older and <br /> all dogs respect other dogs space as well as the canine's owner space. Owners are responsible <br /> for picking up after their own dogs. Committee members will also do a final cleanup after the <br /> event is over. A vet will be on sight the entire day and there will also be a designated committee <br /> member to remove any anti social dog or deal with any issues that arise. <br /> Ms. Gust reviewed that the important things to make the event successful is to have plenty of <br /> trash cans available so they will be partnering with Ace to make this happen. The will also be <br /> providing doggy bags for any messes. They will have adequate signs, portable toilets, a sound <br /> Park and Recreation Commission /February 9, 2012 <br /> Page 2 of 5 <br />