Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 03/10/2005

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COMMISSION/STAFF INPUT Parks/Utilities Supervisor Pdverblood updated the Commission on the ice rink season. He stated rink use earlier in the week was fifty to sixty persons each night at both facilities. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Riverblood noted Flintwood Terrace observation pier was approved by the City Council this late fall, and all the parts have been ordered and constructed in house and they are in the process of moving it outside to install it. He stated this project would be completed in a couple of weeks, depending on weather and other priorities. The Commission was also briefed on Alpine Park Discovery Garden. He stated the Ramsey Rotary Club has agreed to participate in this. Riverblood stated Trott Brook Greenway has had a number of easements drafted. Two of the sites include thirty-six acres of conservation'and trail easement, and another has ten acres. Commissioner Slu'yock asked what was happening with Titterud Park. Parks/Utiliiies Supervisor Riverblood stated that some progress has been made. One element that he is researching is an artificial turf that meets fall zone requirements and will also allow water to percolate tlzrough to maintain the health of the existing oak trees. Commissioner Slu'yock asked ifElmcrest Park was going to be up and running soon. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Riverblood responded that the Ramsey Youth Athletic Association will be siting at least two regulation soccer fields for spring play. He stated they will also get trails com~ected along Hwy 47 as soon as the spring paving season arrives and certain easements are acquired. AD JO URNMENT Motion by Commissioner Ostrum, seconded by Commissioner Lehman, to adjourn the meeting. Motion canded. The Pm,k and Recreation Commission meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Sue Osbeck Recording Secretary Time$ctver Off Site Secretarial Inc. Leonard Linton Civil Engineer Park and Recreation Commission/February 10, 2005 Page 6 of 6