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Patk & Recreation Commission Minutes July 13, 2011 DRAFT Page 2 Mr. Benoit expressed that this year's summer staff has proven to be motivated, positive and clearly enjoying delivering quality programs to the public. Mr. Benoit reported that staff will begin developing a City of Otsego recreation proposal that would benefit both Elk River and Otsego residents. Mr. Benoit discussed the following department updates: the impact of the state level government shutdown on city parks; and that the City Council will be holding a workshop to discuss a proposed partnership with the City of Elk River for the construction and operation of an athletic dome. Action/Discussion Items 7.1. Policy Issues 7.1.A. Eagle Scout Presentation Boy Scout, Ryan Toth presented his idea for working on his Eagle Scout Project that would benefit Woodland Trails Park; building new signs and map holders to replace the existing ones. Commissioner Anderson commented that he was involved with the first Eagle Scout who created the original signs and map holders and thinks it would be a great project. MOVED BY COMMISSIONER NYSTROM AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER NIZIOLEB TO APPROVE SIGN AND MAP HOLDERS, WHILE WORffiNG WITH CITY STAFF ON DESIGN AND HOW MANY POSTS ARE AVAILABLE. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 7.1.B. Lions Club Facility Usaee Recreation Manager, Steve Benoit discussed the Indoor Facility Rental Policy in regards to the Elk River Lions Club. Commissioner Anderson asked how often this is an issue. Mt. Benoit stated that it depends on the time of year and that what staff has been instructed do is conflicting with what the Lions Club has been following. Mayor Dietz raised the point that this may be a legal issue of a 501c3 group getting preferential treatment and that the city attorney should be consulted regarding the issue of being able to rent the facility for personal events at a rate of $25. Commissioner Anderson asked the present Elk River Lions Club members how a personal function was determined by the club to be an Elk River Lions Club event.