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PARK AND RECREATION CO~ISSION <br />REGULAR ~EETING, SEPTE~BER 20, 1979 <br /> <br />The meeting was called to order at 7:05 P.M. <br /> <br />Members present: Janice Johnson, Sam Walz, Dennis Donovan, John <br /> Lichter, Dick Swanson, Terry McLean <br /> <br />The minutes of August 16, 1979 were approved. A motion by Lichter <br />and seconded by Walz. The minutes of the special meeting held on <br />September 5, 1979, were also approved after a motion by Walz and <br />seconded by McLean. <br /> <br />Mr. Greg Drake of 18020 Vanadium Street was interviewed as a potential <br />co~nission member. Gary observed the meeting and indicated his will- <br />ingness to serve on the commission. On a motion by Lichter, seconded <br />by Swanson 'the Commission recommended ~Ar. Drake's appointment to the <br />commission by the Council. <br /> <br />Marc Itadley presented a report on summer community school programs and <br />a financial report. Community school programs served 257 participants. <br />One CETA person was employed at no cost to the program. Marc reviewed <br />program costs and attendance figures. A 1980 budget of $16,885 is <br />proposed compared to $15,630 last year. Marc offered to serve as a <br />liasion between the commission and people forming the Ramsey Youth <br />Athletic Association. The Association estimates that will represent <br />nine baseball, four softball, four basketball, four soccer, five foot- <br />ball and eight hockey teams for a total of 520 kids. <br /> <br />Lloyd Schnelle presented the proposed 1980 Park and Recreation budget. <br />The operation and maintenance budget is $22,825 with capital improve- <br />ments proposed at $98,500 and designated as a supplemental budget. <br />The commission reviewed the supplemental budget line items and set <br />priorities for the Council Budget Committee. The following priorities <br />were established: <br /> <br />-- Ramsey Nature Park - LAWCON grant match - $40,000 <br />-- Hockey rink at Elementary School - $10,000 <br /> a) Snowblower - $650 <br />-- Relocate horse arena to Traprock Park - $2,500 <br />-- Complete Titterud Park Phase II - $11,000 <br /> (Creative play area, backstop and well <br />-- Athletic Equipment - $5,000 <br />-- Titterud Phase III - $24,000 <br />-- Remaining Athletic Equipment - $6,000 <br />-- Lawn mower/blower, trailer - $14,650 <br />-- Extra person for staff <br /> <br /> <br />