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,-L? A( <br /> of � ` MEMORANDUM <br /> tidy t.lk ,. <br /> River TO: PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION <br /> FROM: PHIL HALS, STREET/PARK SUPT. <br /> DATE: MAY 5, 1994 <br /> SUBJECT: AGENDA MEMO FOR 5/11/94 MEETING <br /> 6. Consider Proposal by Jaycees to Hold a Jet Ski Race at Orono Park <br /> The Jaycees are requesting permission to hold a jet ski race at Orono <br /> Park on Sunday, July 17, 1994, which is the last day of the Sherburne <br /> County Fair. The project is being used to raise money for the "Make a <br /> Wish Foundation" which is a charity that provides special <br /> opportunities to children with serious illnesses. <br /> This type of park use is not unusual in that the Rotary Club used <br /> Lion's Park for a country western program several years ago. <br /> • Staff has some concerns, but none of which will be more difficult than <br /> those which arise for the Community Festival or the 4th of July. <br /> To maintain the Jaycees ambitious time schedule, the Park and <br /> Recreation Commission should forward their recommendation on to <br /> the City Council at this meeting. <br /> 8. Ice Rink Improvements <br /> At the request of Councilmember Farber, the Park and Recreation <br /> Commission should consider ice rink policies as well as costs to add <br /> additional neighborhood ice rinks. Staff has the following suggestions: <br /> To maximize the use of ice rinks, they need facilities for <br /> warming shelter, toilets, lights, and rink supervision. <br /> Depending on the funds that are allotted for ice rinks, the <br /> skating public may be better served by an increased level of <br /> service on the larger rinks and an expansion of the rink area at <br /> Lion's Park. <br /> • The experiment with temporary ice containment at two <br /> neighborhood parks met with very limited success. The ice at <br /> P.O. Box 490 • 13065 Orono Parkway • Elk River, MN 55330 • (612) 441-7420 • Fax: (612) 441-7425 <br />