Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 10/10/2019

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5. COMMISSION BUSINESS 5.01: 2019 Summer Event Series Review Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood pointed out that this summer was the ninth year of the concert series, and staff will be planning something special for the tenth year next summer. He then invited Park Recreation Specialist Proulx to review the concert series. Recreation Specialist Proulx provided an overview of the summer concert series, which included such performers as Roadhouse Blue, Darlene and the Boys, Rhino, Revolution, Skirts and Skins, Free and Easy, A Girls Journey, The Holy Rocka Rollaz, Church of Cash, and The Crown Jewels for last concert of the year. Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood commented on the many local partnerships and sponsors who make this concert series a success each summer. 5.02: Consider the 2020 2029 Parks Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood noted the Park and Recreation Commission will provide a recommendation to the City Council. Each project under the Commissiothen comes forward as an individual project with more specificity on things like operational costs and any implications for other aspects of the organization. Most projects are funded from the Park Trust Fund, which is funded through new developments in Ramsey. Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood contrasted the Supplemental CIP plan, noting those are the projects not programmed specifically within the next ten years. But primarily on those projected to happen within the next ten years, and more specifically, for 2020. The Elmcrest Park and the Draw monument and sign are the first projects under view. Ford Brook Park playground renovation is also under consideration. The Commission previously met with residents in that neighborhood, and those discussion and priorities will be culminating into an RFP. There is a placeholder budget of $50,000-$70,000 for Ford Brook. Also, on the list are an observation boardwalk at Lake Itasca, trail connections, park development in The COR, a dog park shelter at Alpine Park, Northfork north trail connection, Amphitheater lighting and audio enhancements, and aeration for Sunfish Lake and the Draw. Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood also clarified that new park improvements are usually funded by the Park Trust Fund, whereas maintenance is provided through the General Fund. Occasionally the lawful gambling funds can be used when youth are the primary audience of the park improvements, as is the case with Ford Brook. Commissioner Leistico asked about park development within The COR, specifically whether there may be advantages to breaking up the dollar amount and the time frame. Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood responded that staff is working on a staging and phasing plan for the park improvements . He noted it is Park and Recreation Commission/October 10, 2019 Page 2 of 5