Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 02/22/1984

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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ! i I I The Commission also discussed the possibility of utilizing Sorteberg's well which is in the vicinity of Central Park. They discussed whether or not Mr. Sorteberg requires full capacity of the well for his farmland and whether or not Mr. Sorteberg plans to develop that land in the near futu.re, in which event he would no longer require the well. Commission consensus is that City Engineer Raatikka ~ursue alternatives along this line. Motion by Commissioner Lichter and seconded by Commissioner Hetland to adopt RYAA's List Of Central Park Priority Items dated January 19, 1984 and to transmit to Council as the Park Board's recommended development priority items at Central Park. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Hetland, Rustad and Johnson. McLean and Lokker. Chairman Donovan, Commissioners Lichter, Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Chairman Donovan inquired if the Commission consensus is that the major thrust of funds should be directed towards development of Central Park? Commission consensus is that the major thrust of development should be at Central Park even though it does not qualify for LAWCON grants and Raudio development park does. When the Raudio park is clearly defined, grants can be applied for. Case #4: Issues Paper On.Local:park'Grants: Metropolitan CounCil Review An~ GrantPrOgram'Adminlstrat'ion: Ms. Beyer stated that the approval for park grants format is being considered for changes. Ramsey's written input in favor of those changes has been included. The Task Force recommendation is to leave the requirements as they are currently set up. Chairman Donovan volunteered to prepare another letter, putting Ramsey on record, regarding inequities in the grant formula for distribution. This letter will be submitted for consideration at the open meeting scheduled for February 6, 1984. MISCELLANEOUS Mayor Gamec was present and stated that the hockey rinks are doing very well this year, but consideration should be givento extending the hours of skating next year. Mayor Gamec suggested that the Park Board send a letter of appreciation to the hockey fathers, c/o Tim Kelsey, for all their help in flooding rinks this year. Mayor Gamec also noted that the two rinks at Central Park are also getting a lot of use. Chairman Donovan requested Ms. Beyer send a letter of appreciation to Mr. Tim Kelsey for posting in the warming house at Ramsey Elementary School for all the fathers involved in rink flooding to read. P & R/January 19, 1984 Page 3 of 4