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Park&Recreation Commission Minutes Page 3 October 10,2012 Commissioner Anderson concurred with Commissioner Niziolek in that the current ordinance should be followed in recommending park dedication be paid in full for the whole preliminary plat. MOVED BY COMMISSIONER NIZIOLEK AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON TO ACCEPT FULL PARK DEDICATION FOR THE 17.73 ACRES OF PRELIMINARY PLAT JABEZ AND NOT 8.05 ACRES. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 9. Parks &Recreation Director Report Parks and Recreation Director,Michael Hecker thanked Mick Stoffers for her 27 years of service as the Elk River Librarian. Mr. Hecker shared the restructuring plan for staff at the Activity Center and that the Bank of Elk River has agreed to sponsor the 2013 Summer Concert Series for$14,000, along with other department updates. 10. Division Manager's Reports Recreation Manager, Steve Benoit reported that the Farmers Market concluded on October 4th and staff will review the program to determine how well the new location worked. Mr. Benoit shared the Activity Center Report,highlighting that September was National Senior Center Month and many additional programs were planned and well attended. 11.A. Capital Improvement Fund Discussion Parks and Recreation Director,Michael Hecker reviewed the updated 2013 Park Improvement Fund. City Council had reviewed it and has asked staff to prioritize the projects. Mr.Hecker explained a few of the updates. The Parks Master Plan will be split into two payments, due to the project being a two year process. The downtown parking lot retaining wall and Bailey Point amenities were moved to 2014. Mr. Hecker shared the updated Park Improvement Fund and listing out priorities of each project. Commissioner Niziolek stated that there needs to be a budget number the commission members can work from to recommend prioritized projects. Mayor Dietz stated that the City Council will decide how much money the department receives and the commission recommends its priorities.