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Pazk & Recreation Commission Minutes Page 2 October 12, 2011 4. Open Mike -None 5. Volunteer of the Month Recreation Manager, Steve Benoit presented Ann Johnson as the Volunteer of the Month. 6. Recreation Manager's Report -Steve Benoit Recreation Manager, Steve Benoit shared the Elk River Senior Center report. Mr. Benoit reported that fall programs have started and the use of the YMCA gymnasium has increased Mr. Benoit also shared that the recreation staff will be moving offices from Lions Park Center to City Hall on Ckt. 13 and C~ct. 14. 7. Action/Discussion Items 7.1. Policv Issues 7.1.A. Bank of Elk River Sponsorship Program Recreation Manager, Steve Benoit outlined the Bank of Elk River Sponsorship program and asked the Parks and Recreation Commission to support staff in requesting $14,000 from The Bank of Elk River as a contribution for community events. Mr. Benoit shared the following additional benefits to the past sponsorship arrangement. Fast, a dedication plaque recognizing The Bank of Elk River in sponsoring the Riverfront Concerts in the downtown park; second, consider moving the Farmer's Market from the Westbound Liquor store parking lot to downtown near The Bank of Elk River. Third, The Bank of Elk River logo would be added to youth league program t-shins along with "Proud Sponsor" above the logo and lastly, The Bank of Elk River would like the recreation department to offer a new program of Geocaching. This program would enhance the "Powered by Nature" brand that would bring benefit to the community by using technologyand combining it with the outdoors. Commissioner Peterson asked who would do the maintenance of the Geocaching caches. Mr. Benoit shared that the Parks and Recreation staff would maintain the caches. Mayor Dietz asked if the Farmer's Market would still be held on Thursday evenings due to the crowds.