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DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT RAMSEX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 10 , 1991 The regular meeting of the Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chairman Nethercut at 6:00 p.m., in the Main Floor Conference Room, Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department, 2015 North Van-Dyke Street, Maplewood, Minnesota. Members Present: Gary Botzek, Bernard Edmonds, Linda Ford, William Frank, Michael Horan, Robert Nethercut and Mark Nolan Staff Present: Greg Mack, Larry Holmberg and Cheryl Myran Chairman Nethercut asked fora motion to approve the agenda with a change in the order of discussion for items /+, 5 and 6. Mr. Botzek moved, seconded by Mr. Frank, that the agenda be approved as mailed, except for reversal of items 4, 5 and 6 (6, 5, 4). Motion carried. Approval of Minutes Chairman Nethercut asked for a motion to approve the minutes of November 12, 1991. Ms. Ford mentioned an error on page Z, Snail Lake Regional Park Master Plan, second paragraph, last line, should read, "responsible for ~-a approximately. l3% of the annual operating cost." Also, page 3, Acceptance of Final Draft Ordinance for Ramsey County Parks a.nd Open Space, should read, "The final draft ordinance was discussed and some changes were recommended. Mr. Botzek moved, seconded by Mr. Edmonds, that the Commission recommend that the County Board accept the`-draft "Ordinance for the Control and Management of Park, Recreation and Open Space Areas and Facilities Under the Jurisdiction of the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners" as amended as a public hearing document." It was moved by Mr. Edmunds, seconded by Mr. Frank, that the minutes of November 12, 1992, be approved as amended. Motion carried. Update on Legislative Matters Pertaining to Regional Recreation Open Space Mr. Mack said he attended the Metropolitan Systems Committee meeting on December 10, 1991. The Metropolitan Council referred the proposed Regional Recreation Open Space legislative proposals back to the Committee for reconsideration. The program, as prepared by the Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission-and recommended by the Systems Committee, included the following elements: o Reinstatement of State supplemental operations and maintenance funding-for F.Y. 93. o State bond ftmding for the Capital Improvement Program for Regional Recreation Open Space ($30 million for F.Y. 93). o Reinstatement of State debt service payment for certain regional park projects. Mr. Mack said members of the Council had concerns about advancing a program without knowing the Governor's position. They discussed their role in establishing Council legislative priorities. Also discussed was the role of the Systems Committee vs. the role of the Management Committee (Metropolitan Council Members). The Systems Committee recommends initiatives to the Metropolitan Council. After initiatives are approved by the Council, the Management Committee may suggest priorities. -1-