Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 08/13/2015

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Chair Bennett asked what is not completed on the 2013 project. Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated the 2013 batting cages for Alpine park needed some maintenance which has not been completed. Commissioner Barr asked if ARAA would pay for both projects before they understand the total costs. She suggested more work be done to determine the costs prior to a motion being made. Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated he has researched and now ARAA has the detail necessary. This is being brought before the Commission at this time so as not to hold up the construction. The project can be matched with the dollar amount available. ARAA gets charged for electrical used on fields approximately 8% of the real costs. Commissioner Troy asked if the plan can be written for Commission review. Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated it will be detailed and written before going before Council. There are many issues that need to be addressed prior to the request going before Council. Commissioner Barr asked if the Commission is actually approving further investigation. Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated that is correct. All detailed information will be available prior to Council review. Safety and good workmanship is needed. Chair Bennett stated that is acceptable. Commissioner Barr requested the Commission be sent the final proposal before it goes before Council. Chair Bennett stated he does not know how much money ARAA has to put towards these projects. He does believe they do have funding available. Motion by Commissioner Fyten, seconded by Commissioner Troy, to recommend that City Council accept the Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association Donated Improvements to Alpine and Central Parks when the final details are available and that these proposed donations will not advance for Council consideration until ARAA 2013 project is completed. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chair Bennett, Commissioners Fyten, Troy, Barr, Chubb, Mobry, and Trappen. Voting No: None. Absent: None. 5.02: Consider Formalizing the Process for Receiving Requests for Park and Trail Related Capital Improvements Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood presented the Park and Recreation Commission is requested to consider formalizing the process for receiving requests for park and trail related capital improvements. Each year the Park and Recreation Commission develops and recommends a Five Year Capital Improvement Plan to City Council. Many projects are identified in the plan for several years and Park and Recreation Commission/July 9, 2015 Page 3 of 6