Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 12/09/1993

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Case #2 REVIEW THE FIVE YEAR PARK'S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM By: Mark Boos, Parks/Utilities Coordinator Background: As each of you are well aware, 1992 and 1993 have seen the Park and Recreation Commission intimately involved with the Capital Improvements Program process. The result of this is an improvement program that is credible and equitable. It began with the development of the districting concept to ensure relative equal dislriburion of resources and amenities. It also was an avenue to evaluate neighborhood needs. Following development of the districting concept, the Commission embarked upon a rating for each district based upon existing developable resources. The result is the Commission's 1994 - 1999 Capital Improvements Program. On November 23, 1993, City Council passed the 1994-2000 City Capital Improvements Program with the express understanding that certain items detailed within the plan may change priority based upon needs, opportunities, and fund availability. It is City Council's desire to ensure that items detailed in the CIP have an identified revenue source and, do indeed, fit the needs of the community. The Finance Committee and Staff intend to begin the budgeting process for 1995, beginning in January 1994. The City Council has requested Commission review of Capital Improvements Program because of the aforementioned schedule. The other issue that arose at Council level was potential uses for the City-owned building known as the "the old school house". Review of the CIP not only ensures that the Commission is comfortable with the priorities for the proposed improvements, but serves to remind us of the status of the near term improvements. Enclosed is the Capital Improvements Program for the City of Ramsey. Please take the opportunity to review the various components of the program: Also included for your information 1994 Work Plan 1994 Residential forecast 1994 General Fund Budget information This information is not intended for Commission discussion at this time but may be helpful to you for furore planning activ/ties. Staff Recommendation: Review the Capital Improvements Program, discuss potential improvements for the year 2000 and identify potential uses for the old school house. Commission Action: Based upon discussion. Reviewed by: City Administrator Parks/Dtilities Coordinator P&R: 12/9/93