Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 06/10/2004 - Joint with CC

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Motion by Commissioner Ostrum, seconded by Commissioner Shryock to recommend staff to organize the project to bring to the Council for approval on bidding the project. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Johns, Commissioners Ostrum, Shryock, LaMere, Olds and Pontius. Voting No: None. Absent: Lehman. Case#3: Review Plans for Ramsey Town Center Parks City Engineer Olson stated Ramsey Town Center, LLC has proposed providing the parks and park dedication fees up front for the Ramsey Town Center development. They have provided sketches and proposals for evaluation as the plan has evolved. Park and Recreation Commission and City Council have reviewed and accepted portions of the proposal previously. The plans are before the commission for review and evaluation are for East Park and South Park. City Engineer Olson advised the park plans were received at City Hall. Staff briefly looked at the information as the packets were assembled. RTCLLC is proposing a 100 person pavilion in South Park and a second pavilion in West Park. Space for an amphitheater is reserved in East Park but construction is not included in RTC proposal. City Engineer Olson stated the City is applying for a livable community grant; a portion of the proceeds of this grant would be used to construct the amphitheater. City Engineer Olson explained the timing of the submittal did not provide adequate time for staff review of the plans. Staff will review the plans and prepare a recommendation before the meeting. This recommendation along with copies of the submittal from RTC will be sent to the Commissioners for their review prior to the meeting under separate cover. Chairperson Johns asked if the pavilion will have any electrical outlets. Mr. Olson stated there will be bathrooms facilities associated with this and the cost to do this is roughly$200,000. Commissioner Shryock stated if they were setting a precedence putting this type of structure in the parks and would this type of pavilion be put in all of the parks. Councilmember Kurak stated they discussed the possibility of moving the old town hall to the park. Discussion ensued in regards to the type of pavilion needed in the park. Mr. Bruce Jacobson reviewed South Park plans with the Commission and Council. Councilmember Zimmerman asked if the soccer fields would be lighted. Mr. Olson stated there were no plans to light the fields at this time. Councilmember Cook thought this new layout fit into the land area better. Commissioner LaMere asked if there was a path to the ball fields. Mr. Bruce Jacobson stated the ball field will be accessible from all areas and will be handicap accessible. Park and Recreation Commission/June 10,2004 Page 6 of 8