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Park&Recreation Commission Retreat <br /> January 8,2000 <br /> Page 6 <br /> but large numbers of volunteers will require coordination and management by <br /> someone other than staff or members of the Commission. <br /> It was agreed that staff would begin to work on Items 2, 3, 4 and 6 on a regular <br /> basis. <br /> The Commission then discussed the volunteer appreciation picnic. It was <br /> suggested that more volunteers would attend such an event if it could be made <br /> into a working project to actually "do something" in a park, as opposed to just <br /> being appreciated. <br /> Staff suggested that cleaning of Gagne park may be an appropriate volunteer <br /> activity and it was suggested that this event be scheduled for May prior to <br /> vegetation establishment and bugs. Staff will bring this item back for further <br /> discussion at the February Commission meeting. <br /> The Commission was then asked to identify a joint City Council meeting date. <br /> Three dates were provided to the Commission for their consideration including <br /> February 9th (a regular Park & Recreation Commission meeting date), February <br /> 14th (a City Council meeting date), and February ry 28t" (also a City Council <br /> meeting date). <br /> The Commission agreed to meet with the Council on February 28th, providing <br /> adequate time for the Commission to outline its issues to the City Council. Items <br /> that the Commission would like to discuss with the City Council include: <br /> 1. A discussion of the overall philosophical differences between the <br /> Commission and the City Council in regards land acquisition and park <br /> development. The Commission would like the Council to share their needs <br /> with the Commission. <br /> 2. The Commission would like to share the proposed capital improvements/ <br /> budget and discuss the Commission's proposed spending philosophy with <br /> the Council. <br /> 3. Discuss the Council and Commission's roles in Community Recreation and <br /> the Community Recreation Board. <br /> 4. Discuss the creation of an Elk River Park and Recreation Department. <br /> Having no other items, the meeting adjourned at 11:50 a.m. <br /> Respectfully submitted, (///e/_ <br /> Michele McPherson <br /> Director of Planning <br /> • <br /> • <br />