Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 09/14/2006

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Motion by Conunissioner Shryock, seconded by Conunissioner Erickson, to approve the following Park and Recreation Conunission Regular Meeting Minutes: 1) Park and'Recreation Conunission Regular Meeting Minutes dated July 13, 2006. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Johns, Commissioners Shryock, Erickson, Hanson and Lehman. Voting No: None. Absent: Olds. COMMISSION BUSINESS Case #1: Review Park and Trail System Park and Recreation Commission/August 10, 2006 Page 2 of 4 Parks/Utilities Supervisor Riverblood stated this was a good time to review the park . and trail system. He reviewed the history of some of the parks in Ramsey with the Conunission. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Riverblood indicated that one of the unique natural resources within Ramsey is its two wild and scenic rivers. In addition, the built system includes five community parks along with many smaller neighborhood parks. The trail system is developing according to plans; and connects these spaces and the community. He noted the City is looking at another conununity park in the north . central area of Ramsey. Mr. Pearson stated there are a' lot of wetlands and open space in Ramsey and the critical thing is to get the plans on a map and stick to them. Conunissioner Erickson thought safety was a factor in developing trails in the City. Conunissioner Shryock stated they needed to work with Burns Township on connections to their trails. She noticed staff put up dog station bags along the trails, which is a nice feature.-- Parks/Utilities Supervisor Riverblood stated trails embody conununitydevelopment and encourage socialization. Civil Engineer II Linton stated the best time to put trails in an area is when looking at preliminary plats. Conunissioner Erickson asked if in the future there were plans to put mileage markers on trails.