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t~ver MEMORANDUM TO: Park and Recreation Commission (~ 1,. ~ FROM: Michele McPhersoh~; Director of Planning DATE: February I I, 2004 SUBJECT: Utilities Meeting Update On behalf of the Park and Recreation Commission, I attended the February 10, 2004 meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission. The purpose of my attendance was to speak with the Utilities Commission regarding the sharing of the prairie establishment/maintenance costs outlined in the proposal submitted by Prairie Restorations. With Cotntnissioner Anderson's use of volunteers to deduct $600 from the proposal, the total cost proposed to be shared by the Utilities and the Park and Recreation Commissions would have been $3,050.00, with the Utilities and Park and Recreation Conunissions each paying $1,525. After outlining the Park and Recreation Commission's position, answering questions, and much discussion, the Utilities Commission respectfully declined the Park and Recreation Commission's request to share in the cost of the prairie establishment proposal. The Utilities Commission stated that they believed that they have "stepped to the plate" and restored Royal Valley Park to the level requested by the Park and Recreation Commission. They felt that the Park and Recreation Commission should pay for any additional work. It appears that if the Commission desires to utilize expert assistance for the establishment of the prairie at Royal Valley Park, it will need to be paid for from the Park Dedication Fund out of the amount approved for the 2004 expenditures. CC: Utilities Commission S:\PLANNING\Parks\Royal Valley\02 11 04 P&R memo.doc