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Park Department Formation Report to the Elk River City Council October 2001 Page 4 • of both Metro and out state communities, and information provided by Director of Planning and Finance Director. The goal of this report prepared by the Commission is to provide a recommendation to the Council of a framework for a dedicated Park and Recreation Department, the budget impacts, the justification for the investment, and an implementation timeline. Existing Service Provision As stated earlier, the three components of parks and recreation services are currently provided by staff in three different departments: Park and Street Department The Park and Street Department is located at 19000 Elk Lake Road. The Mission Statement of the i Department s: It is the mission of the Park/Street Department to provide prompt and courteous services to area residents in a financially responsible manner. In doing so, we strive to be safety conscious, creative, helpful, ambitious, and understanding as we do whatever tasks are laid before us. In 2000, the department had 32,298 hours, 28% of which were devoted to park projects. Park activities included field maintenance, mowing, skating rinks, and park maintenance/development. • Seventeen full-time and four part-time staff work in the department. A full-time Park Foreman has been designated. Planning Department The Planning Department is located in City Hall. The Mission Statement of the Department is: To assist the public, Planning Commission, and City Council with the orderly development of the city. Staff in the Department provide planning and design services for parks. The Director of Planning provides coordination services for the Commission, and averages anywhere from five to 15 hours per week on Park and Recreation issues. The Planner also provides staff assistance to the Commission and is currently working 20-25 hours per week on Park and Recreation issues (YAC, Lions Shelter addition,Trott Brook Barn). Community Recreation (to become City Recreation January 2002) Community Recreation is currently housed at 50 Main Street, the Emporium (formerly the City Liquor Store). A move to the Lions Park Shelter is anticipated in December 2001.. The Mission Statement of the Department is: Community Recreation offers recreation programming, support, and input to the Park and Recreation Commission, support services to the Youth Associations, as well as other related services. •