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I An outline for discussion for discussion was provided (See Attachment I). I Mr. Goodrich referred to A.4. Legal Responsibility of that outline and reviewed, in detail, 'Recommended Procedures To Keep Out Of Court', Attachment II to these minutes. I Members then began to review Part A Economic Development, ,'Se<tti>on IJ.Financing, of the outline. I Mayor Gamec referred to grants and stated that there seems to be money out there, and Ramsey does not qualify for any of it. I Mr. Schnelle replied that the interceptor is a fantastic gain by grant money, Ramsey Community Development Block Grant is almost $100,000 and if Ramsey developed a park in the urban area, or developed a passive park, we would qualify for park grants. I I Mr. Donovan stated that it,is the consensus of the Park Board that passive parks are not needed in Ramsey, there is a need for active parks. Mr. Donovan also stated that since the last park bond ipsue, the idea of bonding for parks is no longer appealing; that Council left the Park Board out on a limb when the bond issue became controversial. Ramsey does not qualify for grants,when we do get grants, based on matched City funds, Council decides not to match the funds. I I Mr. Donovan stated that he attended the Quad City Park Beard Meeting on Monday, January 30, 1984 and the idea of charging Ramsey.for :park use age came up and Mr. Donovan stated Ramsey's.opposition to that idea based on the fact that Anoka does receive park grants and Ramsey dollars contribute to those grants. Mr. Donovan stated that Anoka argued the point that maintenance of the parks is costly, $7000 for resodding for instance, and 25% of the program participation is Ramsey. I I Mayor Gamec stated that he really doesn't feel the bond issue failed because people don't want parks, they just didn't like the dollar figure. I Mr. Ippel noted that the RYAA has grown fantastically and it has put real pressure on the Anoka park system. He stated another problem as being those persons involved in these recreational programs think there is no end to the services that can be offered to the participants. I I Councilmember Van Wagner inquired if a park bond issue couldn't be included on the next election. I Mr. Donovan replied that a park bond election would need a tremendous amount of public support; people are asking for parks but they are not doing anything. The idea of a park bond should be sold by the people themselves, not the Park Board. Don't think it should be on the ballot. I Mr. Goodrich and Mr. schnelle stated that Parks would be one of the City's goals to be discussed further. I Mr. Raatikka then referred to A.l.d. (Economic Development, Financing, City Participation in Costs), and inquired as to what will be the City's participating costs for trunk lines for sewer and water. Our policy says we are not going to assess people outside the area that is served. If the City participates it would have to come out of General Revenues. I I C/January 31, 1984 Workshop Meeting Page 2 of 5