Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 07/21/1983

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I !: I I I I I I I I I Mr. Goodrich stated that it would be appropriate for Council to approve renewal of the set-up license at this time contingent upon the Police Chief's approval. Motion by Councilmember Reimann and seconded by Councilmember Sorteberg to approve the application for set-up license for Party House, Inc. from June 30, 1983 to July 1, 1984, contingent upon approval from Ramsey Police Chief. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Sorteberg, Reimann and Schlueter. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Van Wagner. Case ~4; Fir. Marc Hadley To Discuss Sandburq Community School Youth Proqram: Mr. Marc Hadley and the Principal of Sandburg (Ron Mitchell) were present. Mr. Hadley stated that based on the fact that 75% of the enrollment at Sandburg is Ramsey children, the City of Ramsey is being requested to pick up a proposed per~ce.ntage cost of the Sandburg Community School youth program cost. Councilmember Reimann inquired as to how.many children from Ramsey participate in the youth progr_am. Mr. Hadley replied that that is a difficult question to answer but there should be good Ramsay participation now that an activity bus is provided for Ramsey children. Mayor Gamec stated that he has talked with children that have progressed on to Sandburgfrom Ramsey elementary and they miss the after school activities. It is essential to keep children at that age busy, that there is evidence of loitering on Anoka City streets after school hours and there is a definite need for this program. Mayor Gamec stated that the proposed school budget actually runs into two City budget years, that a partial payment could be authorized with this years budget, the program reviewed and second payment authorized during next years budget planning . Ron Mitchell stated that there would be no problem presented by the City making two installments, but for the City to say they will review the program before authorizing payment of the second installment could be a problem because certain salary commitments will already have been made. I I Councilmember Schlueter stated that she cannot foresee why the second installment would not be approved and that she would like to see Sandberg's youth program expanded. Mayor Gamec inquired if school budget cutbacks could necessitate the need to withdraw Ramsey's activity bus from the budget. Ron Mitchell stated that the program success is contingent on busing and anything is possible, but as of right now the bus'is available. Councilmember Reimann stated that he is not in favor budgeting funds for this program not knowing exactly how many Ramsey children will participate and if the activity bus is cut from the budget, Ramsey will end up paying for that also. C/June 28, 1983 Page 6 of 20