Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 05/12/1988

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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION CITY OF RAMSEY ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA The Ramsey Park and REcreation Commission conducted a regular meeting on Thursday, May 12, 1988 at the Ramsey Municipal Center, 15153 Nowthen Blvd. NW, Ramsey, Minnesota Members Present: Also Present: Jill Prall Roy Shumway John Lichter Ron Hetland Janice Johnson Merle Mevissen Bill Goodrich Claudia Dodge CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 8:07 p.m. CITIZEN INPUT Residents of the Brookview Parkarea appeared before the Commission regarding use of the park. Joy Boehland said there are constant problems in the park including trash, language problems, and trespassing on private property. The residents would like to have the park closed completely. She said the residents are afraid to go outside because of the problems. Commissioner Shumway noted he had visited the park on several occasions with his family and has not seen.a problem, it is a wilderness type park. He said regular police patrol fo the park should be done. Claudia Dodge said she had met with the residents at a Key Con~nunicator meeting and the residents would like a safe neighborhood park, and possibly they could have another park. Mrs. Norman suggested the city not mow or maintain the park to discourage use. She also suggested moving the swing set to the top of the hill. Chairman Lichter will look into moving the swing set. Mrs. Norman indicated the park is okay for fishing and canoeing, but the problem has existed for 11 years and is daily, from morning to evening. The City Council has directed the police department to patrol more and Commissioner Shumway noted the park should be policed at regular times. Motion by Commissioner Shumway, seconded by Con~issioner Prall to ask the City Council to direct the police department to increase surveillance at the park from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., especially at prime times of 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m..Motion carried. Ann Norris was asked to draft a memorandum to move the swing set, change the maintenance of the park and place a sign on the fence bordering the park. Chairman Lichter noted the police deparment has to enforce the city ordinances and Commissioner Shumway suggested the residents attend the City Council meeting when the directive is reviewed.