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NtSOTA RECRE/o. <br /> 0.1 Q NO C ASSOC/gTO,�r Minnesota Recreation and Park Association • 3954 Bryant Avenue South • Minneapolis,Minnesota 55409 <br /> 0° GiV Phone:612/825-2200 • Fax 612/825-6201• Toll Free: 800/862-3659 <br /> • <br /> CO <br /> September 18, 2000 <br /> City of Elk River <br /> 13065 Orono Parkway <br /> P.O. Box 490 <br /> Elk River, MN 55330 <br /> attn; Michele McPherson, Director of Planning <br /> Dear Ms. McPherson <br /> Thank You for the opportunity to speak at your September 13th Park and Recreation Commission <br /> meeting. While I enjoyed the opportunity to talk about the benefits of having a vital Parks and <br /> Recreation Department in your City, I feel I didn't quite " hit the mark" your Commission was <br /> looking for! My apologies. <br /> It would seem they may be looking for some guidance on how to garner support for a bona fide <br /> Parks and Recreation operation to present to your City Administrator and Council. If this is the <br /> case, may I suggest a couple of options: <br /> 1. Consider attending our State Conference in St. Cloud. I will arrange for a <br /> meeting with several of our members that I believe would be of benefit. <br /> 2. Consider meeting with a"consultant" on this matter that has some good <br /> practical experience in Parks and Recreation. We have a number in our <br /> Association. One that comes to mind is Randee Nelson. I understand you two <br /> worked together in South St. Paul. I think Randee could bring a lot of <br /> experience to the table on this issue. <br /> Also,their is a good example of a Parks & Public Works operation not to far from you, <br /> Champlin! Bret Heitkamp (phone 217-7110)the current City Administrator is the former <br /> Director of Parks and Public Works. I'm sure he would be happy to respond to this issue. <br /> Thanks ag 'n for the invitation! <br /> it cu 1ve Director <br /> t Printed on recycled paper with soy based ink. <br />