Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 06/22/1978

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Ramsey Park and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting June 22, 1978 Members Present: Dennis Donovan R. Sam Walz John Lichter The meeting was called to order by Acting Chairman Dennis Donovan. The minutes of the May 18th meeting were accepted after a motion by Sam Walz and a second by John Lichter. Ms. Lauma Rothenberg requested that the Commission assist her in improving Whispering Pines #2 City Park. These Plans (tentatively) include clean up, seeding and the development of a tot lot by a 4-H group under Ms. Rothenberg's supervision. After some discussion it was suggested that Ms. Rothenberg submit a plan in writing to the Commission which could then be forwarded to the Council for their consideration. The Commission requested Mr. Mevissen, who was present at the meeting, to mark the corners of the property since there was some question with respect to the actual site boundary. Mr. Mevissen agreed to meet with Ms. Rothenberg on site and locate the property corners. Merle Mevissen appeared at the Commission meeting to discuss the park maintenance schedule which was requested in a motion during the'May 18 meeting. Mr. Mevissen indicated that he did not follow any formal maintenance schedule. He employs Mr. Wilbur Chapman to carry out many of the routine maintenance items. Mr. Mevissen indicated that Mr. Chapman has instructions to mow parks when they need it and to drag the Ramsey Elementary ball fields once a week. It was indicated to Mr. Mevissen that the Commission members had received complaints regarding the condition of park properties. Mr. Mevissen indicated that the past situation should have improved within the last month. Mr. Mevissen outlined future equipment requirements for the park department. This equipment included a tractor, snowblower attachment and a 4-wheel drive pickup with a blade for plowing rinks. Sam Walz suggested that the new City Administrator consider establishing a separate mark maintenance budget to separate these costs from the Street Department budget. Mr. Mevissen suggested the following specific park improvements: 1. Repair and paint the hockey rink 2. Seed Peltzer and Hunters Hill parks 3. Stake all park boundaries 4. Remove the elm stumps in Brookview Park Darrell Jensen's letter of resignation was read by Dennis Donovan. The Commission recognized Darrel's hard work and efforts as chairman and it was recommended that the Council forward Darrel a letter expressing the City's appreciation. It was further requested that the opening on the Commission be advertised in the Community newsletter.