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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I July 9, 1982 ,~, JUL ]9SZ ~ ~ - CEIVED ~) Thomas Gamec, Mayor City of R~nsey 15153 Nowthen Blvd. Ramsey, MN 55303 RE: City Parks - Development & Improvements Dear Mr. Gamec: I live across the street from a field (with a backstop) that the City claims to be a park. This is located between 178th & 179th Avenues on Erkium St. For the past month or so (once or twice a week) older boys come and play baseball, which if fine. l~hen they get done playing ball they just sit around for an hour or so drinking beer, playing music & using very foul language. I was under the impression that drinking alcoholic beverages was not permitted in these areas. Also, I understand & realize that the boulevard belongs to the city, but I DO NOT appreciate the fact that when they leave, they go spinning out and leaving me (my property) with the ruts and empty beer cans. What would it take to get this area turned into a playground for the little neighborhood children? I'm paying good tax dollars for this area that is turning into a drinking haven for older kids. At least with a developed park system I would feel like I'm receiving something in return. If improvement of the park is not possible because of money problems, would it be possible to have the backstop moved to the other end of the field adjacent to Flourine Street, or make % the park into a parking lot so that when people do use this area there wouldn't be a need to park on the street and interfere with local traffic? I'm hoping that you can tell me how I go about getting some wheels turning for improving some of the many city parks in Ramsey. I am truly hoping th'at you will take a serious look at my letter & consider a possibility of having something done.