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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION <br />CITY OF RAMSEY <br />ANOKA COUNTY <br />STATE OF MINNESOTA <br />The Ramsey Park and Recreation Commission conducted a regular meeting on August 12, 2021, <br />at Rivers' Bend Park, 5000 142nd Lane NW, South Shelter, Ramsey, Minnesota. <br />Commission Members Present: <br />Chair Shane Bennett <br />Vice Chair Brandon Sis <br />Commissioner Nathan Barten <br />Commissioner Justin Loss <br />Commissioner Dean Olson <br />Commissioner Brian Walker <br />Commission Members Absent: Commissioner Jennifer Leistico <br />Also Present: <br />City Council Liaison Ryan Heineman <br />Councilmember Debra Musgrove <br />Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Mark Riverblood <br />1. CALL TO ORDER <br />Chair Bennett called the Park and Recreation Commission meeting to order at 6:34 p.m. <br />2. CITIZEN INPUT <br />Debra Musgrove, 15247 Fluorine Street, stated that she follows the Commission minutes and <br />agendas. She referenced the playground replacement policy, noting that there was discussion as <br />to how some parks could be repurposed. She provided suggestions for alternate ideas including a <br />destination sunflower park. <br />Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated that he did look online and <br />recommended that the Commission visit the website or park. He agreed that a sunflower field <br />would be valuable to wildlife after the public is done enjoying the sunflowers as well. He <br />commented that one aspect of implementation would be clearing the site to prepare. <br />Ms. Musgrove stated that frisbee golf is also very popular and is another idea for an active <br />destination park. She noted that two acres would be the minimum size for that type of park. She <br />stated that another idea would be if there is a frisbee park, it could be used for snowshoeing in the <br />winter months. <br />Chair Bennett thanked Ms. Musgrove for her ideas. He stated that he does like the concept of a <br />sunflower park. He stated that the Commission has discussed the desire for different amenities <br />and destinations within the parks system. <br />Park and Recreation Commission/August 12, 2021 <br />Page 1 of 4 <br />