Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 02/10/2022

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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Commissioners Barten, Leistico, Loss, Olson, Sis, and Walker. Voting No: None. Absent: None. Abstain: Chair Bennett. 5. COMMISSION BUSINESS 5.01: Trott Brook Crossing and Community Park Site — Preliminary Development Design and Costs Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated that the intent tonight is to continue discussion on the sixth community park that has been in the City's plans for about two decades or longer. He stated that on Tuesday, the City Council approved the Preliminary Plat for the proposed development. He noted that the recommendation of the Commission provided in October was presented to the Council and included in the Preliminary Plat approval. He stated that some of the preliminary costs for renovating the barn have been provided in the staff report. He stated that 23 acres are to be dedicated as part of park dedication, noting that 50 percent credit was provided for the upland area under the power line and no credit was provided for the buildings. He noted that this site had been identified for many years to serve the north part of Ramsey and the residents that do and will ultimately live around this area. He identified some potential uses of the barn buildings for the community. He believed that it could provide a new rental experience for Ramsey residents if developed for that purpose. He displayed the preliminary plat layout for the proposed development including the park space, trails, and connectivity to other developments. He stated that the earlier concept plans for the barn building area were reviewed further in terms of grading and topography. He reviewed details on the updated concept plans and potential uses for the buildings. He noted that the buildings would be available for use April through October in this scenario. He recognized the high cost for renovation of the buildings, noting that full scope may not be pursued to begin with. He noted that staff investigating similar barn event center uses and it was confirmed that this would not compete with the private sector and there would be demand for this type of use. He stated that staff also prepared modest revenue projections using the rates of similar barn type event centers. He also displayed examples of the different barn event centers that staff was able to find in the region. Chair Bennett thanked Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood for the updated concept and cost estimates. Commissioner Walker asked about the Aeromotor windmill shown at the pumphouse and asked if they are planning to use wind power for the structure. Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood replied that the Aeromotor windmill is the model with V-shaped blades that was historically used in rural areas to power the water well. He stated that it could be a working model noting that it is somewhat economical at a cost of about $2,500. Commissioner Walker appreciated the clarification that this would be used for the well. Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood replied that it could provide water supply for the garden but would not be practical to use for electrical power generation. Park and Recreation Commission/January 13, 2022 Page 2 of 7