Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 02/15/1979

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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 15, 1979 Meeting called to order at 7:25 P.M. Members present: Mike Haller, Doris Irvine, John Lichter The January minutes were not available for the last meeting. Several parents of hockey players were in attendance and expressed their dissatisfaction with the operation of the ice rink. They indicated that the rink is not cleaned after snowfalls within a reasonable time period. They also indicated that the warming house is not being opened on time. It was noted that the warming house was closed the night of this meeting. The commission members present stated that they would refer these complaints to the administrator and council. The parents present also indicated the need for additional hockey rinks in Ramsey. The Ramsey Rangers Saddle Club represented by Ken Niles, President and four other members, appeared and requested the use of Titterud Park for the coming season. Mr. Niles stated that he would submit a letter with proposed dates for saddle club meets. Saddle Club members said that sattelite service should be considered for meet dates. A1 Sorteberg appeared and indicated that the council was questioning the commissions recommendation that park land be dedicated from his 65 acre development. The commission members present restated the intentions of their recommendation made on December 21, 1978. This park would be coupled with a similar sized piece of land when the 80 acre tract lying south of the present site is developed. This park would then consist of approx. 10 acres and would be the major recreation park in the western portion of the city. Ben Deemer representing Leisure Ponds Development Company presented two alternate sketch plans for 26 yo 32 acres of property adjacent to CSAH 5 across from Ramsey Elementary School. Mr. Deemer proposed a cash dedication for park purposes. The commission members agreed with the proposal. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted,