Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 08/14/2025

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5.02: Water Play Development at The Waterfront — Progress Report Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood reported that in June, the Commission and City Council approved moving forward with the waterplay feature at The Waterfront. He reviewed details on the schematic design and project schedule and provided additional information on restrooms, seating and architectural details, and other items that will be discussed as this moves forward, including furniture, stone, lighting, pavilion design, public art, and theme. Commissioner Bennett stated that this will feel more natural rather than a cheap playground. He stated that this would become a high -end destination that is clean and natural feeling while also being modern. He noted that the success of the waterplay area will help to bring the community building forward. He commented that it is great to think that this feature will be open next year at this time. Chair Ealain commented that they recently visited a waterplay feature in another community, and their child liked the more natural features that are also proposed in this design. She noted that this design would not only appeal to children but to people of all ages. Commissioner Bennett acknowledged that Chair Ealain has traveled to many communities to visit features of this type, showing that this is a draw to people from other communities as well. He believed that this design fits well with the character of Ramsey. Commissioner Olson commented that he agrees that this design fits with the design of Ramsey and will stand the test of time. Commissioner Bennett spoke about his time on the Commission and commented that it feels this area is starting to take the shape that they had always envisioned, to have this space be the center of Ramsey. Consensus of the Commission was in support of the current concept and direction of the project. 6. COMMISSION/STAFF INPUT 6.01: Two Rivers Art Fair Information and Invitation Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood presented details on the upcoming art fair event. 6.02: Recreation Program Update - July Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood highlighted upcoming events, activities, and programming opportunities. 6.03 Other Park and Recreation Commission/ July 10, 2025 Page 5 of 6