Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 11/14/2019

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The Department will evaluate current and future programs for cost efficiency. Section x will highlight the framework for [program funds allocation/spending]. 0.. a °Y'Y a7YYa:n 1rc:"a7YYAvli: The Department takes great pride in our partners. We will continue to partner with local public, private and non-profit entities to provide robust programs to residents and promote the local economy. Section x will go into detail on collaborations with other entities. d,. ,• 0a fi,:"Yroa/ and a":"¢/raii }, in i h,/ a/(//A Y ) The Department will study the needs of residents to ensure that programs provided offer benefits on both the individual and community levels. Framework for how these services will be provided can be found in section X. Ida pia;!bifia and 0.. i,YYrcrYYdCi.' w., i..rc:"a;!YYYing The Department is proud to promote continuous learning for all demographics. We will be adaptable to the needs of residents and trends in recreation to ensure the programs we offer are beneficial to all. Programs will be offered to keep participants engaged encourage new users who may otherwise not participate. The impact of parks and recreation on continuous learning can be found X. Details on integration of adaptability and continuous learning can be found in section Y. Ft likt o ur y o Itt c re at lii o ur m lii ur m Ft a lose y, [Hold for timeline and background of recreation in Ramsey] ur m�f111 �e n stet lilt° ur m 1f i"11(t t u ste/ be ur t "° of II" p rw°ir°eaa°itlii urm lii urm IIR a urm"mseye Parks and recreation services are not only an important aspect of life in Ramsey, but are among the essential elements for quality of life for residents. Residents interact with the Parks and Recreation Department on a daily basis, directly and indirectly. [Footsteps found on walking paths year round], [greenspaces filled residents making memories], [park facility rentals filled with celebration of life milestones], and [participation in a variety of programs such as yoga, Zumba, line dancing, canoeing, art in the park -just to name a few, provides something for everybody]. The Department provides inviting and safe spaces for residents to [promote active living, spend time in nature, and build strong community bonds]. The Summer Draw Series is just one example of a recreation program that has become a staple of summers in Ramsey. Residents converge in the downtown [describe setting of concert, art in the park, opportunity for businesses, reason to reside in Ramsey/show their friends & family the City]. [Programs such as these create a deeper importance/value to the City and its residents, as all recreation programs can] CHAPTER 2: Trends °De urn og ra °:m llh°m lii c t to t Introduction text