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Motion by Commissioner Loss, seconded by Commissioner Barten, to recommend to the City <br />Council the removal of the boardwalk without replacement. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chair Bennett; Commissioners Loss, Barten, Leistico, and Olson. <br />Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioners Sis and Walker. <br />5.02: Recap of 2022 Recreation Programming <br />Parks & Assistant Public Works DirectorRiverblood provided a brief update on the winter skating <br />season, noting the decline in use of the Ramsey Elementary skating rink. He commented that they <br />have not had enough staff for the warming house there and therefore the warming house is not <br />typically open during the weekdays. <br />Recreation Specialist Martinez -Flynn provided an overview of the 2022 recreation programing <br />including different events and new programs. She provided details on program fees and <br />highlighted some new events proposed to occur in 2023. <br />Chair Bennett commended staff for the great slate of offerings in 2022, noting that impressive list <br />that has been created. He stated that he also likes the concepts and ideas for 2023. He applauded <br />staff for the great work. <br />Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood stated that staff was able to secure $3,300 in <br />funding for the giant waterslide from a Ramsey business. He stated that the upcoming snowshoe <br />program has been filled to capacity, which is a first. <br />Chair Bennett asked if most of the program offerings from 2022 will continue into 2023. <br />Recreation Specialist Martinez -Flynn confirmed that as long as there was good participation and <br />feedback, the programs would continue to be offered. <br />Commissioner Leistico commented that she believes residents will appreciate a city-wide garage <br />sale event. <br />Chair Bennett commented that coupling that event with the City recycling event is also a great <br />idea. <br />6. COMMISSION/STAFF INPUT <br />No comments. <br />7. ADJOURNMENT <br />Motion by Commissioner Loss, seconded by Commissioner Barten, to adjourn the meeting. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chair Bennett; Commissioners Loss, Barten, Leistico, and Olson. <br />Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioners Sis and Walker. <br />Park and Recreation Commission/January 12, 2023 <br />Page 3 of 4 <br />