Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 02/09/2023

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Commissioner Loss recognized that it would be difficult to say at this time but asked if there would be an estimated completion date. Parks &Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood stated that the Public Works Committee and City Council will be presented with development costs for grading, infrastructure, and the park project. He speculated that there would be support for a good amount of the project. He stated that they will first work on developing more real costs and could then create a funding package. He provided details on a potential timeline noting that grading and plan development could occur concurrently over a one-year period and noted that construction would most likely take one additional year. Commissioner Sis asked if there are civic groups that would have needs that could be addressed through the project, or if there would be opportunity for partnership. Parks &Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood stated that staff could reach out if desired, as could the members of the Commission if they have those connections. He recognized the contributions that the Lions have provided throughout the community, noting the most recent contributions in Central Park. 5.03: Affirm 2022 Photo Contest Winners Recreation Specialist Martinez-Flynn provided background information on the photo contest, noting that over 100 submissions were received in 2022. She reviewed how the photos from the contest are used by the City. She reviewed the proposed winners of the contest for each category including industry and commerce, life in Ramsey, nature of Ramsey, and parks and trails. Chair Bennett thanked everyone that submitted photos and congratulated the amazing photographers. Motion by Commissioner Barten, seconded by Commissioner Loss, to affirm the 2022 Photo Contest Winners. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chair Bennett; Commissioners Barten, Loss, Leistico, and Sis. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioners Olson. 6. COMMISSION/STAFF INPUT Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood stated that the photo contest winners will be recognized at the City Council meeting on Tuesday. Recreation Specialist Martinez-Flynn stated that the flyers for upcoming park and recreation activities were included in the Commission packet. She provided more details on the first annual City of Ramsey Winter Celebration and the different events that will be held this Saturday. Chair Bennett stated that on Tuesday, February 14th, the City Council will be considering an item on its agenda for the ARAA dome and site plan. He stated that ARAA has done a tremendous job in the community providing youth sports programming. He stated that this project will be unique Park and Recreation Commission/February 9, 2023 Page 4 of 5