Acknowledge Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association’s Proposal to Fund a Storage and Batting Cage Building at Central Park

The Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association (ARAA) desires approval to fund and construct a 20” x 32’ foot building in between ballfields #4 and #2 at Central Park next to the batting cage that is being completed there now. Community Development and Park staff are reviewing ARAA’s building permit application and other aspects of their proposal to ensure the proposed building is consistent with what is permitted for parks as well as residential and commercial land use (setbacks etc.). The application shows that the construction would be the same burnished block construction, with ‘plum’ accent band as the other park buildings there.

In addition to reviewing the submitted plans for conformity to building code (snow loads, egress/ingress etc.); it is understood that the commercial storage unit that is placed in the parking lot would be removed when the building would be placed into use. This and other details (such as ensuring that ARAA shall be paying the electricity and maintenance expenses) will be sorted out in the next weeks and put into writing so that all parties are in full agreement with expectations and responsibilities. ARAA has indicated that construction may commence yet this fall.

Attached is a plan view of the proposed building, as well as an elevation; and a aerial site view.

No city monetary contributions are known to be needed at this time.

Motion to approve ARAA's proposed storage building at Central Park.