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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes Page 3 December 8, 2010 ------------------------------ Commissioner Anderson asked Commissioner Kaxlsen to present his idea of a pond hockey tournament and that the two events may tie together. Commissioner Kaxlsen explained that hosting a pond hockey tournament may work in conjunction with the chambers event. If the chamber board would fund a marketing campaign at this year's US Pond Hockey Tournament sharing Elk River's commitment to hosting in the future. The winter festival could showcase the hockey tournament. Ms. Rydberg stated that they are anticipating the event to grow in the future and could be something to look into. Commissioner Anderson asked if the events could be held on the same day. Ms. Rydberg expressed that may be confusing in the marketing efforts, however it is early enough in the planning process that anything is possible. Commissioner Kaxlsen shared that the pond hockey tournament is a 3-day event. Commissioner Anderson expressed that with the events being different lengths it may be confusing to the public. Commissioner Kaxlsen stated that they could collaborate the two events and put it together for next year. MOVED BY COMMISSIONER AHLNESS AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER JAKER TO ACCEPT STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS AS DISCUSSED FOR THE ELK RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO USE LIONS PARK AND LIONS PARK CENTER ON FEBRUARY 12T", 2011. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 7.2.A. Protection of Natural Resources Recreation Manager, Steve Benoit reported that there has been concern raised regarding the protection of natural resources in Elk River City Parks. The concern focuses on the issue of visitors removing resources from the parks such as plantings and deer shedding's. Currently the CitS~ of Elk River does not have an ordinance prohibiting the removal of natural resources from parks. Staff is looking for feedback on whether to put together a policy or not. Commissioner Niziolek shared that people harvest berries in the fall in Woodland Trails Paxk and would like to have a discussion about it. Commissioner Anderson expressed being in favor of exploring a policy. Commissioner Niziolek shared a list of possibilities that people may be interested in harvesting.