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Parks and Recreation Department <br /> 13065 Orono Parkway Tel: 763-635-1150 <br /> Elk River,MN 55330 Fax: 763-635-1155 <br /> June 11,2014 <br /> Elk River Parks and Recreation Treasure Hunting Permit <br /> is authorized to use a metal Detector within the City of Elk River Parks <br /> for the purpose of recovery of metal objects. <br /> It is understood that metal detecting activity must be conducted in a manner that does not interfere with other park <br /> patrons,and causes no more than minimal damage or disturbance to the turf or natural vegetation. <br /> Recovery tools are limited to a simple handheld probe and a digging tool not exceeding 3 inches wide.A scoop sieve may <br /> be utilized for beach sand recovery. <br /> We ask that you utilize the handheld probe for most shallow target recoveries. <br /> If a deeper target is encountered: <br /> 1. Cut a"C"shaped flap then use the uncut part as a hinge so that the sod will be easy to move without having it break <br /> loose from the surrounding soil. <br /> 2. Next,bring a cloth to put your dirt into to have a clean way to dump all the crumbs of dirt back into your hole when <br /> you are done. <br /> 3. After the target is recovered,dump all the dirt back into the hole and tip the sod back into place.Step down on the <br /> sod a few times to secure and level it.Then blend it back into its original appearance. <br /> When possible,you are expected to make every effort to return found items to their owners. <br /> Properly dispose of all trash found during your metal detecting activity. <br /> Additionally,if you find live ammunition,lethal objects,or any evidence of possible criminal activity,report these <br /> findings to the Elk River City Police Department. <br /> We ask all hobbyists to always use the Gopher State Treasure Hunters"Code of Ethics"as described in the following <br /> web link at: http://www.gsth.org/ [about us] [Code of Ethics]. <br /> Please have a copy of this permit in your possession when using a metal detector on Elk River City Park property. <br /> Failure to abide by this permits conditions will result in your Permit being revoked. <br /> Sincerely <br /> Michael Hecker <br /> Director of Park Services and Operations <br /> [001] <br />