06-16-1975 Park Board Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

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i _ p' `j• _ _. i �:; y-T .. <'rasw- a.-.: {r 'NiI�gphFu -2- June 16, 1975 The condition of the parks was next for discussion and it was generally agreed that a lot of work is needed and now to upgrade the parks for the summer season. Due to the very rainy weather that this area has been experiencing in the past month it has been almost impossible to get the parks mowed, even the infields in some instances. The Public Works Supervisor will be instructed to mow all parks as soon as it is dry enough to get the mowers in without them sinking in mud. There is a problem with trash at all the parks and in particular at Sunrise Park and Lino Parks. The City Crews will be instructed to take care of the trash problems this week and to keep the parks policed in the future. The State Youth Employment Act/Urban C.E.T. began this Monday and five teen-agers are working in the parks under the supervision of Mr. Volk. The County picks up the tab and pays the workers. The local match is 20% this year. The youths will be painting, mowing, repairing and other general work as needed. Mr. McLean and Mr. Clausen reported on the canoe trip that was taken through the Chain of Lakes on June 14 with the rest of the Advisory �-� Committe for the County Park. The plans that are being formulated for the Park are very ambitious and will provide this area with many recreational features that the City could never match. A nature center with overnight facilities and research facilities is being planned for a portion of George Watch Lake. There is consideration being given to restricting motorized vehicles in this area with access only by foot except for small maintanence vehicles. There is some thought to restricting power boats on Peltier Lake and this is being done because it is felt that the lake wont support the traffic: that power boats will bring. Hiking Traill are being planned with minimum rest facilities. Toilet facilities will be provided but they will be self-contained units. Cross Country Ski Trails and nature trails will be provided. The two will intersect and join in some places - to make maximum use of the area. The hiking trails will connect with Ramsey County's Trail System. There are some preliminary plans to provide overnight family camping sits with a possible limit of 50 units on any given night. Some talk of a day camp with a population of 250 children is being considered, but Mr. McLean and Mr. Clausen feel that more research must be given to those two projects - the number of people could tend to 'over-populate' the parks and cause the downfall very quickly. Mr. Hanson asked if there is a target .date set for the opening yet?