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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chair Cook, Commissioners Ostmm, Asfahl, <br />Droegemueller, LaMere, and Rolfe. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Johns. <br /> <br />COMMISSION BUSINESS <br /> <br />Case #1: Future Community Park Needs <br /> <br />Mr. Boos explained the Park and Recreation Commission's Park and Trail Plan has shown <br />five community parks ultimately serving Ramsey. In existence are Central Park, Rivers <br />Bend Park, and Alpine Park. Proposed are Lake Itasca Park and the location referred to <br />as Community Park No. 5. This acreage and distribution assumed receipt of the 35 acres <br />east of, and connecting to Central Park. The 35 acres previously available was sold, <br />however, the new owner is aware of Ramsey's desire for the parcel and is offering the land <br />for sale. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec stated Council is considering purchasing the land. The City's intention was <br />to expand Central Park, however, the cost of the property may be an issue. He indicated <br />Mr. Bauer, the current owner, appears cooperative regarding payments for the land over a <br />three year period. The estimated cost may exceed $100,000. He stated another parcel of <br />land north of 160th Lane, west of T.H. 47 is also under consideration for park land. <br />Presently there is no active park on that side of the City. He requested Commission input <br />and indicated direction from the Planning Commission would also be sought. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec stated Council will review finances and has looked at changing the <br />Recreation District allocation. Council continues to receive requests for active baseball <br />and soccer fields. Council is in the process of taking a part of the Central Park's open <br />land a for a Fire Department on the southwest comer with construction beginning in fall of <br />1998. He indicated response time from this location was preferred to the original Gun <br />Club site. There is a possibility for a satellite police station and an ambulance station also <br />at Central Park. Council is in the process of seeking land in the northeast comer of the <br />City for a Fire Barn. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec indicated a Community Center Committee would be formed to begin <br />discussing Community Center possibilities. <br /> <br />Mr. Kapler apologized for his late arrival and then left to attend to Fire Department needs. <br /> <br />Commissioner Ostrum inquired how much space would be needed for the fire barn. Mr. <br />Boos stated the remaining undeveloped comer would be required with no net loss to the <br />existing recreational space. <br /> <br />Commissioner LaMere asked what would happen to the funds for the tennis courts at <br />Central Park. Mr. Boos indicated the $63,000 Landfill Trust Fund could be reserved for <br />tennis courts and could be included in the motion. <br /> <br />Park and Recreation Commission/April 9, 1998 <br /> Page 2 of 4 <br /> <br /> <br />