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Paxk & Recxeadon Commission Minutes June 8, 2011 Page 4 Commissioner Jaker stated that this issue has been visited in the past and having a shortage a space due to demand is a wonderful challenge to have. We need to operate as a business and act as a civic organization. Need to find the middle ground, not either one. Some programs will increase revenue and other programs/associations serve more participants. It is not about who provides more service and there has to be a way to work this issue out. Mayor Dietz shared a few solutions and passed out a report outlining them. Stating his main concern that parks and recreation is not all about money and the taxpayers understand taxes pay fox parks and recreation services. Councilmember Morin stated that the Parks and Recreation Commission set a policy and he wanted to see it go through the council and that he has a problem with other organizations having priority over the city. There is a demand for more programs and staff does not want to push out associations. The issue is who has priority to fields. Parks and Recreation has to plan six months in advance to plan for printing of their brochures. Councilmember Morin continued by stating that the Youth Associations axe non- profit and yet they make a lot of money. When they want something they can pay for it and it benefits them. The Parks and Recreation COYT1n11SSlon is an advisory board, City Council makes the final decisions, based on what is best for the Elk River residents not just the associations. Vice-Chair Niziolek stated that representatives from the associations should attend the July meeting. Continued discussion regarding tournaments and having staff exploring what it would cost and potential revenue if city were to hold tournaments. 7.2.C. Dog Paxk Relocation Planner/Park Planner, Chris Leeseberg shared that park maintenance brought forward issues regarding the current location of the dog park. Lions Park is a large peat bog that is constantly wet with unstable soil. This has caused the fence posts to shift and will soon fail as a result of the poor soil conditions. An area in Orono Paxk is being looked at which would be easily accessed by the paved trails and would allow fox future expansion. Discussion of exact location at Orono Park continued and staff was asked to create a comprehensive plan and bring back in July. 8. Information/Update Items 8.1. Community Events Recreation Manager, Steve Benoit showcased the Fallen Oak Off-Road Duathlon.