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Activities at Central Park - Commissioner LaMere suggested exploring use of Central Park for the <br />purposes of enhancing a sense a community. For example, he suggested having fireworks or a band <br />for the July Fourth celebration which could be sponsored by a local industry which would be in <br />addition/aside from the Lion's Picnic. Commissioner Rolfe suggested more sporadic scheduling since <br />there are already Independence Day celebrations available. Commissioner Ostrum questioned why <br />citizens are leaving Ramsey, adding efforts should be made which would discourage citizens from <br />leaving the City. Mr. Chmielewski suggested approaching the Economic Development Coordinator <br />for assistance in obtaining financial support for future proposed events. <br /> <br />Vandalism Prevention - Mr. Chmielewski inquired whether the Commission has entertained any <br />discussion about vandalism prevention in City parks. He suggested incentives to people for reporting <br />perpetrators of damage. Commissioner Rolfe agreed incentives are needed, but was more inclined <br />to investigate signage which enlists help. He added a need to reiterate that residents take a position <br />of ownership when concern for local parks is shown via reporting of any perpetrators. Commissioner <br />Johns suggested enlisting businesses (i.e. daycare centers) for help in this endeavor as well as general <br />trash maintenance. In response to Commissioner Johns, Mr. Riemer stated damages to shingles from <br />park buildings/shelters and picnic tables are the most common vandalism occurrences. Mr. <br />Chmielewski hoped any signage would include a $500 reward. Commissioner Rolfe reiterated the <br />need to accent community pride versus simply rewarding people for reporting vandals. Commissioner <br />Asfahl suggested addressing residents via the community newsletter first before any cost incurring <br />measures are taken. <br /> <br />Commission consensus was to direct Staffto place an article in the community newsletter about pride <br />and care of the parks systems, emphasizing that they are property of City residents. <br /> <br />Fences - Commissioner Asfahl questioned fencing on 116 by townhouses and accompanying trees <br />inside of yards which were originally planted for berming purposes. After further discussion, it was <br />deteremined trees planted by the developer (or contractor of the developer) were apparently planted <br />within the property lines of each of the townhomes. <br /> <br />ADJOURNMENT <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Ostrum and seconded by Commissioner Asfahl to adjourn the meeting. <br /> <br />Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Cook, Commissioners Ostrum, Asfahl, Johns, LaMere, <br />and Rolfe. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Droegemueller. <br /> <br />The regular Park and Recreation Commission meeting adjourned at 7 p.m. <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted, <br /> <br />Connie Beckman <br />Recording Secretary <br />TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial <br /> <br />Grant Riemer <br />Maintenance Worker <br /> <br />Park and Recreation Commission/July 10, 1997 <br /> Page 5 of 5 <br /> <br /> <br />