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Commissioner Ostrum stated he would like to get more input to see what the designers have <br />plam~cd. He stated lac is not happy with this layout and felt they do not have a say on what is <br />going on at thc park. <br /> <br />Civil Engineer Linton stated he would investigate this and get back to the Commission on this <br /> <br />Commi ss loner Shryock thought they needed to keep their voices known because the parks will be <br /> large part of the development. <br /> <br />COM M ! SS ION/STAFF INPUT <br /> <br />Parks/tJtilitics Supervisor Riverblood updated the Commission on the ice rink season. He stated <br />ri~k usc earlier in the week was fifty to sixty persons each night at both facilities. <br /> <br />Parks/Utilities Supervisor Riverblood noted Flintwood Terrace observation pier was approved by <br />lhe City Council this late fall, and all the parts have been ordered and constructed in house and <br />they arc in thc proccss of moving it outside to install it. He stated this project would be <br />completed in a couple of weeks, depending on weather and other priorities. <br /> <br />The Commission was also briefed on Alpine Park Discovery Garden. He stated the Ramsey <br />Rolary Club has agreed to participate in this. <br /> <br />Rivcrblood stated Trott Brook Greenway has had a number of easements drafted. Two of the <br />sites inclttde thirty-six acres of conservation and trail easement, and another has ten acres. <br /> <br />Corn mi ssioncr Shryock asked what was happening with Titterud Park. <br /> <br />Parks/Utilities Supervisor Riverblood stated that some progress has been made. One element that <br />hc is researching is an artificial turf that meets fall zone requirements and will also allow water to <br />percolate through to maintain the health of the existing oak trees. <br /> <br />Corn missioner Sbryock asked if Elmcrest Park was going to be up and running soon. <br /> <br />Parks/t. Jlilities Supervisor Riverblood responded that the Ramsey Youth Athletic Association <br />will be siting at least two regulation soccer fields for spring play. He stated they will also get <br />trails com~cctcd along Hwy 47 as soon as the spring paving season arrives and certain easements <br />arc acquired. <br /> <br />A DJ ¢) U RNM ENT <br /> <br />M erie n by Corn m issi oncr Ostrum, seconded by Commissioner Lehman, to adjourn the meeting. <br /> <br />Motion carried. <br /> <br />The Park and Rccreation Commission meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m. <br /> <br />Park and Recreation Commission/February 10, 2005 <br /> Page 6 of 7 <br /> <br /> <br />