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r Item MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Mayor and City Council Michele McPhers~rrector of Planning August 18, 2003 August Park and Recreation Update Attachments · Memo from Dr. Jenson dated July 2, 2003 Regarding VandenBerg Tennis Courts · Recreational Access and Use Agreement - Tiller Corporation At the August 13, 2003 Park and Recreation Commission meeting the agenda was relatively light; the Commission approved three major park uses, received a final update on the Camp Cozy Eagle Scout project, reviewed two projects for park dedication purposes, reviewed a request from ISD #728 to assist with resurfacing of the VandenBerg tennis courts, and discussed a recreational use agreement with Tiller Corporation. Of the noted agenda kems, two items require City Council action: 1) the request to assist the school with the resurfacing of the VandenBerg tennis courts, and 2) entering into an agreement with Tiller Corporation for continued use of their property for cross-country ski/running trails and the Minnesota Biathlon range. VandenBerge Tennis Courts Staff received a request from Laura Brown, Elk River Tennis Association, to assist the school with resurfacing the tennis courts at VandenBerge Middle School. The attached memo from Dr. Jenson, Superintendent, indicates the preliminary cost at $40,000 with $5,000 being pledged by the Elk River Tennis Association. The memo notes that the City has agreed to complete and pay for the project. This is incorrect, as it first needs to be considered by the Commission and ultimately approved by the City Council. John Barth - Athletic Director, Ms. Brown, and the tennis coach were in attendance to discuss the request wkh the Park and Recreation Commission. Various issues were