Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 03/12/2020

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5. COMMISSION BUSINESS 5.01: Affirm 2019 Photo Contest Winners Recreation Specialist Abby Proulx presented a brief overview of each of the photo submissions for the four categories. Chase Ulrick's photo "Golden Sunset" was the grand prize winner. Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood noted that the photo "Golden Sunset" rose to the top in part because due to its beautiful highlighting of the agricultural background and the concept emerging from resident's involvement in the Comprehensive Plan of balancing Ramsey's rural character and growth. Motion by Commissioner Sis, seconded by Commissioner Barnes, to affirm the 2019 Photo Contest Winners. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chair Bennett; Commissioners Sis, Barnes, Bayer, Leistico. Voting No: None. Absent: Bayer. 5.04: Approve Goals and Strategies Section of Chapter 3 of the PSP — Recreation Programming & Partnerships Recreation Specialist Abby Proulx stated she has continued to work on the Recreation Programming part of the plan. She presented 5 strategic action plan elements including: promote economic growth and development; seek public and private partnerships; improve and maintain the safety of the community; strengthen Ramsey's identity and brand; enhance community engagement. The next section highlights 5 aspects from the 2040 Comprehensive Plan Elements: a balance or rural and urban character; an active community; a connected community; a smart, citizen -focused government; a financially stable system. She then presented 8 recreation goals and strategies including: offer a diversity of recreational opportunities; create and maintain synergistic partnerships; ensure pertinent programming opportunities for all ages; ensure equitable access to recreation programs; encourage and active and healthy community; create a positive economic impact; incorporate a diversity of art and culture into recreation; and utilize existing infrastructure. Commissioner Leistico thanked staff and stated this has been one of the clearest sections of the PSP. She appreciated the emphasis on community connectivity. City Council Liaison Musgrove indicated that City Council Liaison Nadine Heinrich previously provided some feedback on the plan, and she had shared it with Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood. City Council Liaison Musgrove indicated that because the comments are quite significant, she would rather let them speak for themselves and let each Commissioner receive a copy of it. Park and Recreation Commission/February 13, 2020 Page 2 of 10