The purpose of this case is to briefly review the various proposed park and trail improvements within the 2020 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), and to start the process of receiving resident, Anoka Ramsey Youth Athletic, and Commission proposals for the 2021 CIP and beyond.

The 2020 City-wide CIP was adopted following a formal Public Hearing in December of 2019. This process will occur for the 2021 CIP as well.

Of the ten, 2020 projects, the Ford Brook playground renovation is complete (except for a potential sign/monument). Other projects are in differing stages of design/development or can be expected to be carried forward to 2021.  Additionally, a Ramsey resident attended the Commission's March meeting to advocate for a particular improvement(s) for the off-leash area of Alpine Park. Her summary memo to this affect is attached.  At the June meeting, the Commission discussed meeting at Alpine Park in October to fully consider that proposal. Resident Susan Brockman is expected to be present at the meeting, and the Commission may evaluate, on-site her proposal for expanding the off-leash are at the park, potentially in lieu of the shelter that was proposed years ago within the CIP (page 7 of the first attachment).

Each Capital Improvement work sheet specifies the corresponding funding source.

Staff recommends a brief discussion of any new CIP projects—and a consensus direction for staff to pursue on the proposal to expand the off-leash area of Alpine Park.

Based upon discussion