Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 04/09/2015

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registration numbers continue to remain relatively consistent with the exception of lacrosse, which continues to grow. He stated that in the past ARAA received approval to construct two batting cages at Alpine Park and noted that the project will be complete this spring and ready for use. He reported that the baseball teams have begun fundraising with a goal of $50,000 for upgrades to some of the fields at Central Park. He commended that ARAA continues to be a great association for the City to work with. He reminded business owners and other associations that there are still sponsorship opportunities available for the summer series at The Draw. Chairperson Bennett thanked staff for the updates. He stated that the series at The Draw have continued to grow in activity and attendance. He also thanked ARAA for all of their contributions and to Mary Jo for her continued support. He reminded residents that the Commission will meet at different parks in Ramsey during the summer months and encouraged residents to provide input on a park they may want the Commission to visit. He advised that the meeting locations will be printed in the Ramsey Resident. Commissioner Mobry stated that he received positive feedback from a Coon Rapids resident in regard to the high quality of the ice in Ramsey. 7. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Chubb, seconded by Commissioner Fyten, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. The Park and Recreation Commission meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Mark Riverblood Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Drafted by Amanda Staple TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Park and Recreation Commission/March 12, 2015 Page 3 of 3