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Bailey Point Project The closing of the Bailey Point property with the land owner and the MN Land Trust continues to be in the works and should be completed soon. The discussion of basic improvements needed for this future park such as a parking lot will be discussed at the City Council Work Session October 8. Houlton Property An update on the status of the Houlton property will be also discussed at the City Council Work Session October 8. The acquisition of this property has been discussed with staff and the Minnesota and Federal Land Trust conservation organizations. Staff and Parks and Recreation Commission Members did tour the property site on a beautiful warm day Wednesday, October 3. I especially enjoyed the views of the Baily Point property from the confluence of the Mississippi and Elk Rivers. Oak Knoll Athletic Complex Irrigation Project City Council approved in August a project to irrigate the city athletic fields at Oak Knoll with city water. The well continues to cavitate, especially with our recent drought conditions. The best option to guarantee water with consistent pressure for irrigation of the athletic fields is to install city water service. The well can continue to be used during the spring months with the higher water levels. This project was done in cooperation with the school district and the city. The project was delayed by the school district because of the many well/land agreements they found and wanted to review. Staff met with the school district on October 3 and the project is now moving ahead. The ownership of the well,and use of this athletic complex has a long history of oral agreements and written statements that have not been formally approved. It was also agreed on October 3 that a formal agreement between the two entities will be drafted to clarify future usage and replacements. National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Annual Conference I will be attending the NRPA Annual Conference in Anaheim, California the week of October 15. I will be attending education sessions,the exhibit hall and networking with over 5,000 parks and recreation professionals.