11-02-06 Parks Commission Minutes

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MINUTES Parks & Recreation Commissimr November 2, 2006 $80,000-$90,000 due to the concrete and necessary soil con•ections. In the past, the Commission has discussed buying portable equipment so that the site could be used for more than just a skateboard park. The equipment would be a Level III so that the city would asswne very little liability. Several site locations have been discussed in the past. They include the area adjacent to the Old Fire Hall at 440 Little Canada Road East, the hockey ririlc on Demont Avenue, and Pioneer Park near the picnic shelter off of Desoto Street. Mans preferred the Pioneer Park location due to accessibility and visibility. Mans also felt that "The House," a Little Canada business specializing in skateboarding equipment, could be approached about the possibility of sponsoring the project. The Director asked Commissioners to put some thought into other possible site locations for the skateboard park to be discussed at next month's meeting. He indicated that he will get more information on skateboard park possibilities when he attends the Minnesota Parks & Recreation Conference in a few weeks. Additionally, Sanders will resun~ect some information that was distributed to Commissioners in the past on this project, including locations of other existing skateboard parks around town. Commissioners could then visit some of the parks to get an idea of what our park could look like. OTHER These items were mentioned during the meeting: RTJSINESS • Commissioners were given information on "Active Living" initiatives in Ramsey County. Active Living creates and promotes environments that make it safe and convenient for people to be more physically active. Active Living initiatives are springing up around the state and country to improve individual and commwrity health. Ramsey County's program is underway uid is getting support from several elected officials and business leaders. For more information on this project, visit Ramsey County's web site at www.co.ramsey.nm.us/alrc. Sanders commented that there are grazris available to help communities plan for Active Living. • The correctional workers have been busy building a retaining wall at the Old Fire Hall. The wall ]ooks very nice...they did a great job. • Sanders mentioned that the connection with Maplewood's trail system will be bid this fall/winter with construction to take place in the spring. • Online registration has begun for winter youth activities including skating lessons, hockey skills, winter gymnastics, and basketball clinic. • Basketball League is about to begin. This year, we have eight teams, which is the same number as last year. • If all Commissioners are in attendance at next month's meeting, a picture of the group will be taken for our web site. Page 3 of 4