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� Item: 9 <br /> ElkMEMORANDUM <br /> River <br /> TO: Parks and Recreation Commission <br /> FROM: Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director <br /> DATE: December 12, 2012 <br /> SUBJECT: Director's Report <br /> This report is a highlight of our Department's activities to inform the Commission on items related <br /> to strategic planning, staff development,park operations and collaborations during the past month. <br /> Baily Point Project <br /> A special joint meeting with the Heritage Preservation Commission and the Parks and Recreation <br /> Commission was held on December 10, 2012. This was a special meeting to review possible <br /> interpretive signage for Bailey Point. Students from Saint Cloud State University made <br /> presentations on the history of the Bailey Point property. Parks maintenance has secured the two <br /> rustic buildings on the site. <br /> A work session to discuss the concept plans and programming for Bailey Point should be planned <br /> for January or February. A January 9 work session is already planned following the regular meeting <br /> to discuss playground concepts for Orono. I would like to get a consensus from the Commission <br /> on a date and overall agenda for the Bailey Point work session. I would also like to get a consensus <br /> from the Commission on a tour of the site. <br /> Orono Park Playground Public Meeting <br /> A public meeting/work session is planned for January to review initial concept plans for the <br /> "Powered By Nature" theme destination playground at Orono Park. We should have 2-3 concept <br /> plans from at least two playground vendors to review. Staff plans to send public announcements to <br /> a sample of the general public and the Lake Orono Improvement Association. <br /> Plat of Jabez Park Dedication <br /> With little or no discussion, The Planning Commission and the City Council did approve the <br /> following park dedication: A park dedication fee shall be paid for 8.05 acres at the time the final plat <br /> is released for recording (currently$7,444 per acre,or$59,924.20 total).Park dedication for Outlots <br /> A and B shall be paid at the time those lots are released for recording at the rate established at the <br /> time. <br />