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• are of similar size to Elk River. These job descriptions are from the Cities of Chanhassen, Savage, Stillwater, New Ulm, Hutchinson and Northfield. As you can see by the attached material, there is a wide variety of activities under the jurisdiction of a Park and Recreation Director/Coordinator. Each community tailors the responsibilities of a director to needs of the community and school district. Almost all of the communities combined their efforts with the school district in offering recreational opportunities. Also, almost all of the cities have responsibilities for park maintenance (street or park maintenance crew) , but this work is under the jurisdiction of a park director. Prior to any job description being put together, the City and School District will have to reach a clear understanding of future park and recreation responsibilities and needs for the City and for the School District. The attached material is offered for discussion and as examples in putting together an Elk River Park and Recreation Director/Coordinator job description. The development of this description will be difficult as it is anticipated that the City responsibility in recreation is going to change in the next year or so. Even if a description is put together and approved by the City Council, there is still a significant concern with financing the position. Also, there currently is no office space available to house such a department at City Hall . The City "Park and Recreation Department" with a director is imperative for the full implementation of the Master Plan; but it is anticipated that this department and director will evolve somewhat slowly as the City' s responsibility changes . Continued discussion on this issue is anticipated at the next few Park and Recreation Commission meetings . IMPLEMENTATION OF MASTER PLAN AND 1991 WORK PROGRAM. . .This item is on the agenda as a continuation of the discussion that took place at the last Park and Recreation Commission meeting. The three most identified needs in this area have been adequate staffing, adequate financing and adequate land. A temporary solution to some of the staffing needs may be related to additional help at the Community Education Department of the School District in order to assist the youth recreation organizations with administration of the programs (i .e. registration) . Also, if a school bond referendum is successful , the solution to the availability of flat, open recreation land may be a year or so in the future and a temporary solution will need to be worked on in 1991 . Any available funding for the staffing, land purchases, or land improvements will need to be authorized by the City Council. Limited funds are currently available within the City General