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