Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 07/13/2006

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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Johns, Commissioners Shryock, aIds, and LaMere. Voting No: None. Absent: Erickson, Hansen, Lehman. Case #2: Ramsey Town Center Parks Update Civil Engineer Linton stated the Commission and City Council discussed names for Ramsey Town Center Parks at their June Joint Meeting. The names are proposed to be ratified at the July 11 City Council meeting. Staffwill provide an update on the ratification. Mr. Bruce Jacobson reviewed the "plaza" park with the Commission. Commissioner Erickson arrived at 6:51 p.m. Mr. Jacobson indicated the cost estimate is 4 million. The budget indicates a couple of million for phase 1. Chairperson Johns asked ifthe water was going to be encouraged to be interactive. Mr. Jacobson thought the idea would be for dipping feet in but he thought the Council liked the idea of having dancing water in the fountain area. There was also talk about surrounding it by a fence. Chairperson Johns indicated she liked how much green was going to be in the park. She liked all of the elements of the park. Commissioner aids thought they may want to make wood available for the hearths. ParkslUtilities Supervisor Riverblood stated they could consider this but there are also issues about smoke entering buildings and disrupting business. Mr. Jacobson suggested it could be managed by the City. ParkslUtilities Supervisor Riverblood stated he liked everything that was being proposed in its entirety. Civil Engineer II Linton thought the hearth could be simulated so they were not wasting resources. Mr. Jacobson also indicated they could have heated concrete walkways to maintain the park better. Commissioner LaMere thought they should keep this park as unique as possible and not to skimp on it. Commissioner OIds stated whether the hearths are wood or gas, it makes the park interactive. Park and Recreation Commission/July 13, 2006 Page 3 of 4