Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 02/12/1998

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volunteers may be used to construct the bridge. He indicated trees and native shrubs may be available as part of a DNR grant awarded to the Twin Cities Tree Trust and Ramsey. Mr. Boos explained that a four-battery tennis court will be constructed south of the hockey rinks across from the large parking lot in the southwest comer of Central Park. He said after the bids are received for the court and fencing, the remaining amount of the $63,000 budget will be applied to a connecting path, turf, and landscape plans adjacent to the court and possibly pull-off parking, similar to the hockey rink parking lot. He indicated several large trees may be moved behind the outfield fence in line with the third base of Softball Field #3 to intercept balls that could be hit over the fence toward the playground. Mr. Boos stated the Commission and Staff will be identifying locations for park advisory signs in the spring of 1998 and indicated $1,000 was allowed in the budget which will fund approximately 15 signs. Commissioner Droegemueller inquired if the signage could be a possible Eagle Scout project. Mr. Boos stated the signs would need to be visible, durable and not too unique. Chairperson Cook suggested small brown signs with white lettering be used and attached to current sign posts. Case #4: Ramsey Resident Article Mr. Boos reviewed that it had been the consensus at the last Park and Recreation Commission meeting that the Commission should include an article on parks in each of the ten issues of the Ramsey Resident with the topics chosen at the meetings and staff and a designated Commissioner finalizing the text. Mr. Boos recommended that 1998 park development be the topic for the March/April issue and, if space permits, the outdoor meeting schedule. Commission suggestions for the Ramsey Resident articles included: The Environmental EXPO; watering park trees; park maintenance and cleanup; and, vandalism. Chairperson Cook suggested positive reinforcement be used when a Commissioner or staff, person is witness to a resident picking up litter at a park, etc., by giving the resident a coupon to a local business (i.e., Dairy Queen or girl certificates). Positive reinforcement may encourage other residents to follow suit. He said he would be willing to check with local businesses for possible donations. Commissioner Droegemueller suggested community service hours be given to high school students who participate in park maintenance. Mr. Boos stated this item could be further explored during the March meeting. Case/15: Determine Outdoor Meeting Schedule Mr. Boos reviewed the proposed outdoor meeting schedule. Commission consensus was to schedule the following meetings: May14,1998 June 11, 1998 July 9,1998 August13,1998 Emerald Pond Central Park Riverdale Park Alpine Park Park and Recreation Commission/February 12, 1998 Page 3 of 5