Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 01/11/2018

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Lake Ramsey Commons Shared Public/ Priv)atOmenitie�s Forest Lake Ramsey Commons Plan (Jacobson/LHB 2015) As a major new public amenity, Lake Ramsey Commons has the potential to fulfill a list of much -discussed objectives related to water -oriented recreational uses in the community. This is an opportunity to integrate natural systems, with a focus on water resources and native landscapes, within an urban, pedestrian - oriented environment. As an added benefit, this will create an inviting backdrop for new development, active and passive recreation venues and other attractions. A destination in and of itself with proposed loop walkways and bicycle trails, The Lake also makes important connections to similar systems at The Draw and to points west as part of the proposed Greenway Trail connection to a proposed new community park at Lake Itasca. For the purposes of defining potential costs for future construction, a preliminary list of park elements (or basic design program) was discussed including: • Concrete lined wading pond and sand beach • Splash pad play area / water feature • 6 to 7 acre lake with fishing pier(s) and other public access locations • Pavilion/picnic shelter designed as a multi -purpose structure Recommendations Prepare a preliminary (schematic design) drawing set for the Lake Ramsey Commons land parcel to guide ongoing, and future excavation in this area. Define a prescribed phasing sequence that supports both future park construction and the need for fill material in the rest of the COR. Complete a detailed survey of this land parcel; stake out the extent of proposed lake boundaries and other park elements to clearly define the limits of disturbance and the potential for tree planting and other restorative landscape installations relating to the lake and greenway connections. Survey a specific parcel along the lake edge to be reserved for future food / concession venue; promote the idea of one lakeside restaurant similar to Tin Fish (Lake Calhoun) or Bread and Pickle (Lake Harriet) in Minneapolis. This singular food venue will provide the desired lakeside dining experience without diminishing the level of intensity and street activity needed to support successful mixed -use and restaurant development around the Municipal Plaza. Lake Ramsey Commons Rendering (Satoko Muratake, 2016) 8 The COR Parks + Public Places city of Ramsey