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

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STAFF REPORT February 1, 1984 MINUTES FOR THE JANUARY 30 QUAD CITY RECREATIONAL BOARD HEETING HELD AT ANOKA CITY HALL AT 7:00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Nichols 2634 140th Lane N.W. Andover, Mn. 757-1638 Jim Schrantz · 1685 Crosstown Blvd. Andover, Mn. ~ 755-5100 Dennis Donovan 17605 Argon St. Ramsey, Mn. 753A1227 Butch Brandenburg 2015 1st Aver No. Anoka,..M~.. 421-6630 A1 Zahn 3035 SpragUe Anoka, Mn. 427-7479 The meeting opened with a discussion and an introduction by the Board Members. The discussion centered around the objectives of the board and when and how often the board should meet. It was decided by the members present that the board would, start with the objectives below from the December 8 sub-committee organizational meeting: To compose a park analysis for ail communities explaining the recreation and programming offered to the public and its loca- tions. B. To alleviate duplication of facilities and programs where not needed. To evaluate park construction alternatives which migh~ best serve the total public area of these communities and the residents using the facilities for various programs. To develop guidelines for long range planning of recreatiomal facilities within the communities emphasizing the importance-of meeting the needs of the service area. The members asked for a copy of the Fall Park Facility Use Analysis and a copy of our Comprehensive Park Plan. Items of discussion: Mr. Donovan pointed out that Ramsey's park plan consists primarily .of large open areasfor passive recreation. The point that }tr. Dono- van expressed was the fact that Ramsey is a large area and'most of the citizens have playground apparatus in their own yards. Their major need is to change from local or neighborhood parks to an ac- tive recreation athletic center. Therefore, the thrust of their development has been in the construction and development of their of Anokc