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Council honors Parks and Recreation director Katrena Ramsey for parks improvements
Summary
The council presented a recognition to Katrena Ramsey, credited with expanding trails, renovating playgrounds and pool facilities, managing the campground, and securing grant funds that saved the city money.
City staff formally recognized Katrena Ramsey, director of Parks and Recreation, for multi‑year efforts to renovate parks and expand recreational programming.
Chief of Staff Lance B. Morrison's prepared remarks (included in the packet) credit Ramsey with negotiating acquisition of the Kevin Clegg Trail System, improving the Ravenswood Campground (including securing a relocatable restroom unit), renovating tennis courts and the pool, leading development of a new Veterans Park playground, adding memorial features in Riverfront Park, and securing funds that "saved the city approximately $110,000 in Riverfront Park" and avoided about $250,000 for a permanent campground restroom.
The recognition thanks Ramsey for advancing property values, youth recreation opportunities and park amenities since her 2017 appointment. The minutes include the prepared recognition text in the meeting packet.
