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Park Department Formation Repott to the Elk River City Council October 2001 Page 9 Implementation Timeline The Commission is aware that the request for a Park and Recreation Department and the reorganization of staff and resources will require careful thought and planning for inclusion in the City's budget. It is also a large undertaking to complete in one sweep. This report will be presented to the Council too late in the process for the 2002 budget, however, a timeline for implementation has been developed: October 2001: Meet with City Council to review investigative report and recommendations December 2001: Lions Park Shelter addition completed, City Recreation moves in January 2002: Assign imgation maintenance to other internal staff person; current Park Foreman takes stronger role in park maintenance and development June 2002: Include Director of Parks and Recreation in 2003 budget discussions December 2002: 2003 Budget approved with Director position included January 2003: Advertise for Director position March/Apri12003: Select and interview candidates, select new hire May/June 2003: New Director starts, is housed at Lions Park June 2004: Include Maintenance II and Field/Concession Coordinator positions in 2005 budget discussion; consider reorganization of Senior Center and Ice Rink staff during same discussions December 2004: 2005 Budget approved with Maintenance II and Field/Concession Coordinator positions included January 2005: Begin hiring process for Maintenance II and Field/Concession Coordinator positions Resulting Changes The Commission believes that a dedicated department of pazk and recreation professionals would enhance the Ciry of Elk River Park and Recreation system. A Director of Parks and Recreation would be a direct staff link to the Parks and Recreation Commission, Ciry Administrator, and Ciry Council as well as a lead person on all parks and recreation related projects. This would eluninate the need for two departments to switch off responsibility for park projects when their respective workload gets too great. The Director would also work with developers and landowners to implement the Master Park Plan and be responsible for the proper use of park dedication funds for future land purchase and the