Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 05/14/1987

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ATTACHMENT 4 COMPREHENSIVE PARK PLAN RIVER'S BEND PARK CITY OF RAMSEY As noted earlier, the land for River's Bend Park was donated to the City in 1981, subsequent to the City's adoption of its Park and Open Space Comprehensive Plan. However, the City Council has adopted resolution~ regarding the City's commitment to the development of River's Bend Park. Attached are Ramsey Resolutions ~85-225 and 987-80. In addition, at a recent (March ]2, 1987) joint meeting of the Ramsey City Council and Park and Recreation Commission, the Council reaffirmed its commitment to the development of the River's Bend Park. Since the land was donated to the City in 1981, the Council has pursued development of the park. The City unsuccessfully approached Anoka County for development of the park as a regional facility. Attached are excerpts from the City's Comprehensive Park and Open Space Plan adopted in 1 980 and included in the City's Comprehensive Plan. The Park Plan outlines the Park and Recreation Commission's plans based on citizen input for park land development. This plan notes that the City needs to develop park areas with athletic facilities and large active use areas. The facilities in the park will be open to the public; no fees will be charged to users of the park. Development of the park is designed so that there is minimum conflict and maximum complement between the park uses and the adjacent residential uses. By developing River's Bend Park, the City is achieving several objectives. First, it is developing a much needed recreational facility for use by the entire community. Secondly, the City will be increasing the utility of a flood plain area while protecting that area in accordance with adopted regulations.