Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 10/12/2000

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youth benefit would be wrong. She stated that until the City brings in more things for the youth they cant' start requesting more fees. Motion by Commissioner Droegemueller, seconded by Commissioner Johns, to not recommend continued funding for the City of Anoka Aquatic Center. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chair Cook, Commissioners Droegemueller, LaMere, and Johns. Voting No: None. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos pointed out other things that occur for the children in the City of Ramsey. Commissioner Droegemueller stated that he is not in favor of the City charging user fees to the athletic associations in the City of Ramsey, but would not minimize the amount of work that Mark Boos and City staff does for the associations. He stated that he dose not think that the City staff receives the appreciation they deserve or receive enough funding to keep up with the work that is needed. Mr. Droegemueller advised RYAA members to contact the City Council if they have any problems so that they can be made aware of the high maintenance needs of the fields. Chairperson Cook stated that the City is doing a lot of things to support the youth in the City, but not all of it is organized. He stated that he is a big supporter of a community center and would assist anyone in their efforts for moving forward with such a project. Kelly Casey, RYAA Board Member, stated that she fully supports the idea of the community center and felt that RYAA needs to commit to working with the City Council and the Park Board. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos noted that he does not have any concerns with the Council's operational budget. He stated that the majority of the problem is staffing related because the bulk of their work force is high school or college students who are not available when the work is needed the most. Case#2: Recommend Parks Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for City Council Adoption Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos reviewed the Park and Recreation draft Capital Improvement Program as of September 28, 2000. He stated that after the Commission approves the Capital Improvement Program, the Finance Committee will receive the plan and make a recommendation to the City Council. The final step in the process is for City Council to adopt a 2001 budget in December 2000 for all of the City's various Capital Improvement Projects for the coming year. Mark Boos reviewed each project within the five-year plan. Motion by Commissioner Droegemueller, seconded by Commissioner Johns, to recommend to the City Council's Finance Committee the Parks Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan for 2001- 2005. Park and Recreation Commission/October 12, 2000 Page 5 of 7