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Motion by Commissioner Mobry, seconded by Commissioner Trappen, to recommend that the <br /> City Council direct Staff to explore options and partnerships in obtaining a lease for the Oak <br /> Savanna site and develop a long-term plan for its management as a unique and valuable natural <br /> resource in the community. <br /> Motion carried. Voting Yes: Vice Chair Barr, Commissioners Mobry, Trappen, Fyten, Chubb, <br /> and Troy. Voting No: None. Absent: Chair Bennett <br /> 5.02: Consider Park and Recreation Commission Outdoor Meeting Schedule <br /> Parks & Asst. Public Works Superintendent Mark Riverblood reviewed for many years, the Park <br /> and Recreation Commission have held regular meetings outdoors in the months of May through <br /> September (weather permitting). This provided the Commission an opportunity to inspect and <br /> comment on parks and projects as a group, and it afforded residents' access to the Commission <br /> on a neighborhood level. On the occasions of inclement weather,the Commission would hold the <br /> regular meetings at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. The purpose of this case is to confirm the <br /> Commission's desire for outdoor meetings in 2015 and, if so, what the locations will be. <br /> Mr. Riverblood presented a partial proposed schedule with an opportunity noted in brackets as a <br /> rationale—if the Commission agrees to continue meeting in parks for the summer. <br /> May: Elmcrest Park (Potential playground review and selection) <br /> June: Woodland Green Park (Inspect drinking fountain installation) <br /> July: Mississippi River Trail (Location to be determined) <br /> August: Central Park <br /> September: The Draw (proposed Park Patron Picnic) <br /> Mr. Riverblood noted after the Commission decides where the meetings will be held, their <br /> locations will be published in the Ramsey Resident newsletter and on the web. <br /> 6. COMMISSION/STAFF INPUT <br /> Highlight Development Projects for which Park Dedication shall be cash (general information)— <br /> Harvest Plat area and new apartment construction. <br /> Trott Brook Trail — grant submittal for boardwalk east of Variolite Street. Grant was submitted <br /> on the due date. <br /> Recreation offering in May — "Learn to Kayak" - Partnership has been developed with an <br /> outfitter to provide this program. Article will be in the City Newsletter. <br /> May Football Booster Day— 31St year and 3,900 volunteer hours contributed to date. This will be <br /> Saturday May 16th for the Anoka High School Football players to volunteer. <br /> Sponsorships available for The Draw Summer Event Series. The Lions have made a contribution <br /> and will be at the event each week to offer beer.ARAA will be making a contribution. <br /> Park and Recreation Commission/April 9,2015 <br /> Page 3 of 4 <br />