Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 10/11/2012

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5.01: 2012 Summer Event Series Recap Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood noted that many events were held over the summer at The Draw summer. event series. The last event was held on September 13, which was the Park Patron Picnic. It was a success with the Park and Recreation Department cooking for 350 people at the event. The Foundation found sponsors for the majority of the events. Park and Recreation Intern Adam Moshier presented a summary of the 2012 summer event series. He reviewed that the Ramsey Foundation organized several entertainers including bands and a comedian. He reviewed that for The Draw summer events overall attendance exceeded 2000 people. He thanked the organizers and sponsors of the events along with the community who came out to support them. Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood commented that this platform provided a good opportunity for businesses to advertise for a minimal amount. He suggested coordinating this event with company picnics. He noted that the Farmers Market ended tonight after enjoying a long season. 5.02: Consider Disc Golf Utilizing the Lawful Gambling Fund Volunteer Match Program Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood presented that requests have been made over several years that disc golf be available in Ramsey. He suggested using the Lawful Gambling Fund for years and tonight a resident has followed through on this and has questions, for the Commission. He asked if the Commission would like to move forward with a disc golf course and whether Elmcrest Park should be used for the location. He added that a decision should be made on whether advertising monies could be sought by resident, Mr. Hiller, to cover the gap between funding discrepancies. Mr. Kenneth Hiller of 14410 Iodine Street NW stated that he has moved around with the military and has enjoyed playing disc golf around the country. He noted that he has seven family members in Ramsey who enjoy this sport. He stated that people he has spoken to agree that they have to drive a good distance to participate in the sport. He reviewed the game of disc golf where a disc is thrown into a basket. Hiller explained that the course is environmentally friendly, and suggested creating an 18 -hole course. He showed images of a course in Lakeville by PowerPoint. He noted that some woods needed to be cleared. He showed an area where a fairway coexists with a walking trail. He identified the tee pad where the course starts. He noted that volunteers have participated in improvements in the White Bear Lake course. Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood asked if the next tee is visible while in play. Mr. Hiller stated that it is varied which adds to the fun of the sport. He stated that a variety of ages can participate in this. He reviewed that he has witnessed teens and parents playing together. He noted that there are mens, womens and senior leagues. Park and Recreation Commission /October 11, 2012 Page 2 of 5