Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 06/13/2013

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Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Date: 06/13/2013 By: Title: Consider Volunteer Landscape Improvements for Fox Park Background: Fox Park is an approximate 22 acre neighborhood park (largely wetland) located in the northeast quadrant of Ramsey. The park was dedicated in the early 1990's and soon thereafter developed with playground, tennis court, and trail with boardwalk connecting the north and south portions that are separated by wetland. Notification: Observations /Alternatives: In 2012, Excel Energy cleared all trees under the transmission line that is over the south property line of the park - leaving that prominent portion of the park stark in appearance. Neighborhood resident Brooke Beaton is proposing landscaping this area in a manner that is consistent with vegetation under powerlines, and one that is not unduly labor intensive. Ms. Beaton will be in attendance at the Commission's meeting and will describe her ideas, which include a neighborhood fund- raising plan for the landscape materials. Funding Source: At this time there are no municipal funding needs known. Staff Recommendation: Note: Commissioners are strongly encouraged to view the park prior to the meeting. Action: Based upon discussion. location map Mark Riverblood, Engineering /Public Works Information Attachments Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Grant Riemer Grant Riemer 06/05/2013 03:37 PM Form Started By: Mark Riverblood Started On: 06/05/2013 09:07 AM Final Approval Date: 06/05/2013 5. 1.