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

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park solutions that residents wanted. A mailing went out to 1,500 to 1,800 residents. Almost universally, people embraced the idea of the Lake Itasca Greenway and the Lake Itasca Community Park. This Commission recommended and the Council approved purchase of that land. Mr. Riverblood concluded that it is staff's recommendation that the Greenway fulfill this long-term endeavor by virtue of calling it that public benefit such that a PUD is acceptable to the City. Chair Bennett concurred that the Greenway is a significant public benefit and will be an amazing amenity both for the subdivision and to the community as a whole. Cash contribution is the way to go on this project. Chair Bennett invited audience participation from anyone desiring to speak. Mr. Riverblood apologized staff did not put together a couple sample motions. He stated it sounds like the Commission is supportive of the PUD. He suggested, therefore, a motion to recommend that City Council approve the plat as presently shown with Park Dedication and Trail Fees being satisfied as a cash contribution, predicated upon being a Planned Unit Development. Motion by Commissioner Sis, seconded by Commissioner Tchuinkwa, to recommend that City Council approve the plat as presently shown with park dedication and trail fees being satisfied as a cash contribution, predicated upon being a Planned Unit Development. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chair Bennett, Commissioners Sis, and Tchuinkwa, Bayer, and Leistico. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Trappen. 5.3 2017 Summer Event Series Recap Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood reviewed the concert season for 2017. Residents are really appreciating the concerts, and it has become a gathering place. There was one evening where the City and County solicited input on future on the parks and trails. Ramsey continues to keep its finger on the pulse of the community. Parks & Recreation Intern Tillery Bailey provided and overview of the 2017 summer concert series. She noted the concert series yielded the second -highest attendance to date, approximately 5,407 people. Attendance could easily have hit 6,000, if it were not for the rainout and some evenings for questionable weather. Residents loved the opportunity to socialize over music and food. She noted the initial concert was the 70's Magic Sunshine Band, followed by the Murphy Brothers Band, Roadhouse Blue, and Church of Cash, which was a Johnny Cash cover band. The following weeks included Holy Rocka Rollaz, the Devon Worley Band, Rhino, and the Elvis Impersonators, which was cancelled due to rain. Following that were the Shane Martin Band, Ponzi Scheme, with the conclusion by GB Leighton, as part of the Trott Brook Benefit Bash. Ms. Bailey noted some residents attended from neighboring communities based upon the quality of the music and food. She also highlighted private sponsors of the concert series. Park and Recreation Commission/November 9, 2017 Page 5 of 12