Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 06/13/1991

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CASE #2 STATUS OF by: Mark PARK BOND ISSUE COMMITTEE Boos, Parks/Utilities Coordinator Background: Following July 24, 1990 City Council meeting, a Park Bond Issue Committee was formed. The Committee was formed, in part, by the number of RYAA requests for park improvements at the time, but also, recognizing the limited amount of general fund dollars available in the near future for park system improvements. The Park Bond Issue Committee, to my knowledge, met only on August 29, 1990. The members of that Committee are as follows: Gary Reimann, City Council Alan Pearson, City Council Gerald Zimmerman, Planning and Zoning Commission Michael Terry, Planning and Zoning Commission Glen Hardin, Economic Development Commission Kenneth Wagner, Economic Development Commission Ronald Hetland, Park and Recreation Commission Jill Prall, Park and Recreation Commission Claudia Dodge, Community Education Beverly Swanson, Ramsey Youth Athletic Association (RYAA) Priscilla Lund, Ramsey Youth Athletic Association (RYAA) Mary Guentzel, Senior Citizens Club John Lichter, Anoka Hockey Association (AAHA) Vic Bunes, Anoka Area Hockey Association (AAHA) At the same time City Council adopted the 1991 Comprehensive Parks and Open Space Plan, a question was raised of them as to their perceived need for, and the status of, the Park Bond Issue Committee. Staff direction from Council was to have the Park and Recreation Commission make that determination. Observations: The consensus of Park Commission discussions regarding the Park Bond Issue was that the 1992 Capital Improvement Program process should be concluded prior to any action being taken on any park bond issue. The Commission may wish to inform current Park Bond Committee members that the Committee is not active or necessary at this time, but given general fund limitations, and increasing demands for a variety of park facilities and recreational opportunities, the issue may soon resurface. It was indicated to City Council that the Commission will notify them of the status of the Park Bond Issue Committee upon your decision tonight. Commission Action: Dissolve current Park Bond Issue Committee with a letter of appreciation from the Park and Recreation Commission to the Committee members. Officially suspend the Park Bond Issue Committee activities until further notice.