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Otter Lake Boat Launch Redevelopment. The Commission was involved in planning of the improvements of the parking lot and installation of a restroom facility to support the boat access and off -leash dog area. Based on this plan, the Department secured a grant from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to implement the project. Off -leash Dog Areas. Ramsey County has been a leader in the provision of off leash dog areas in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. The Commission's involvement began in 1990 when dog owners approached the Department and the Commission about designating off-leash dog areas within county and regional parks. The Commission endorsed the initial pilot pro- gram that involved Rice Creek and Battle Creek sites. In addition, w. Commission members participated on an evaluation committee which ultimately recommended the addition of the Otter Lake and Woodview sites. During the past couple of years, the Commission has been involved in recommending improvements to the off -leash dog areas including some boundary adjustments and installation of sy Y perimeter fencing. Prairie /Oak Savannah Restoration. The Natural Re- source Management Plan recommended by the Commission estab- lishes a framework for restoration of natural resources within Ram- sey County park and open space. Based on the Natural Resource Management Plan, the Department has been successful in securing State and Federal funds for projects within Battle Creek Regional Park, Vadnais Snail Lakes Regional Park and Bald Eagle -Otter Lakes Regional Park. Review of Proposed Operating and Capital Improvement Budget. The Commission has welcomed the opportunity to review and make recommendations on the proposed biennial (2010 -2011) Operating Budget and the six -year (2010 -2015) Capital Improvement Program for the Department of Parks and Recreation. The Com- mission views parks and recreation services as essential to the quality of life in Ramsey County and appreciates the County Board's financial support for operations and capital improvements.