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

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2) Note Rabbit Park Score Money Utilization Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated that some of the funds that the City receives for recycling will be used to improve the playground equipment at Rabbit Park. He noted that Rabbit Park was selected for the improvements because there are three day cares in the area that frequently use the park and it is a very active neighborhood in terms of park volunteerism. 3) Historical Site Chairperson Cook stated that he had a discussion with A1 Raulke, who is involved.with the Nowthen Thrashing Show. He stated that he is interested in starting something in Ramsey that would be a joint effort with the City and park board. He explained that there is a lot of grant money available to preserve the farming history and Mr. Raulke questioned if there would be interest in the City of Ramsey to come up with a piece of land for them to begin with. Eventually he would see the site becoming something similar to the Kelly Farm but from a different era. Mr. Cook stated that he recommended that Mr. Raulke attend the Green Exp. and Lions Picnic to determine the interest. Commissioner LaMere inquired if they have had any contact'with the historical society. Chairperson Cook replied yes, but eXplained that the main thing they need right now is land. Commissioner LaMere stated that it seems to be more of a private interest. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos replied that he does not see a municipality permanently giving away 40 acres. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Johns, seconded by Commissioner LaMere, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chair Cook, Commissioners, Johns, LaMere, and Droegemueller. Voting No: None. The regular Park and Recreation Commission meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Nanci Libor Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Mark Boos Parks/Utilities Supervisor Park and Recreation Commission/October 12, 2000 Page 7 of 7