Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 03/14/2013

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Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated the final 2012 -2013 Rink Patronage Count was 5,953 persons counted at the warming houses — 3,085 at Central Park, 2,868 at Ramsey Elementary School. Use at Ramsey Elementary School was slightly over the preceding winter. 6.02: Update On The Status Of Various 2013 Parks Capital Improvements Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood reported that updates for the capital improvements will be reviewed at upcoming Commission meetings. Commissioner Barr asked the status of the Elmcrest Park and Building. Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated the Northern Lights Soccer Club will be invited to the Council meeting (March 26' 2013) where this will be discussed. Commissioner Chubb asked for an update on Central Park. Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated meetings are to be held to review the cost of the land. 6.03: April Agenda Items It was noted that Commission meetings during the summer held outdoors. The Environmental Expo moving to September and the Tree Sale is part of Clean -up Day in May. Chairperson Shryock indicated will not be renewing her position on the Park and Recreation Commission. She thanked the Commissioners and Staff for making her time on the Commission enjoyable. Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood thanked Chairperson Shryock for her decade plus of service and the accomplishments of the Commission over the past 12 years and the great impact on the community. 7. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Chubb, seconded by Commissioner Barr, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Shryock, Commissioners Chubb, Barr, Minke, Fyten, and Olsen. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Bennett. The Park and Recreation Commission meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Park and Recreation Commission/March 14, 2013 Page 6 of 7