Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 01/17/1985

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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I State appropriating funds to be used to advertise the State of Minnesota; it isn't fair that the resort industry gets free publicity at the cost of the taxpayers. Related to that 'is opening school sessions prior to Labor Day; then they promote Minnesota as a vacation spot. Councilmember Sorteberg suggested an item for discussion: Water shed issue -Water Resources Managment is requiring a water shed study which will costs thousands and it will not solve Ramsey's internal water problems and we don't ship water anywhere that is doing anybody any harm. b. Commission Status and Update - Mayor Heitman stated that he is interested in seeing from each of the City commissions a statement describin9 the purpose of that commission; it may be that the original purpose a commission is outdated or changed. ~he goals and time frame to accomplish same should be outlined in a more structured manner. Councilmember Cox noted that there are 3 nmmbers of the Ramsey Jaycees in the audience; thanked them for organizing a recent breakfast meeting and stated that the Jaycees are doing in excellent job in Ramsey. Mr. Goodrich stated that the commissions are supposed to submit annual reports to the Council and be thinks that the Charter requires quarterly reports. Mayor Heitman stated that there are persons serving on the commissions with expertise and experience and that some up to date goals should be established and begin to get things done rather than once a month ladies aid type meetings. Councilmember Cox stated that all the commissions serve a purpose and it has always been a policy to put a sunset on temporary commissions. Mayor Heitman inquired as to EDC's purpose and goals and plans to accomplish those goals. Councilmember Cox replied that EDC has very definite plans and goals; these are people that are, on a part time basis, trying to provide for a greater tax base within the community. Mayor Heitman stated that he is not criticizing EDC, but maybe there is a way to make the commission more useful. Councilmember COx stated that EDC is currently working on a community brochure; he stated that the members of that commission are not there to be summarizing and satisfying, they are there to get a job done; Council should be reading commission minutes and attending commission meetings occasionally. Mayor Heitman replied that peOple are taking the time to be involved and we should use their experience to accomplish things in a more structured way. c. Council Meetings - January 8, 1985 Page 16 of 17