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Rivers Edge Commons Park Phase One RFP The RFP for Rivers Edge Commons Park Phase I is currently posted. This is for a consultant to fully design and administer the construction/ expansion. The deadline for proposals is June 22. The design will occur this summer with construction as early as September. The Council will approve the consultant on July 6. Construction costs will be refined with the completed design. Dave Anderson Athletic Complex Dedication Over 50 people attended the June 1 dedication and paid tribute to Dave for his efforts to build the complex. Pictures of the event are attached. Major Park Use and Facilities Policies At the May meeting,a Commissioner recommended to waive the rental fee for a major park use application. Staff and Commissioners need to be aware that the fee schedule is approved by City Council and cannot be waived by the Commission. The policy,including fee schedules and the requirement Commission review and recommendation of facility use requests will be reviewed by staff this summer. The current policy is over seven years old. Houlton Farm Property Hunting Plan The Committee presented a draft hunting plan for Council review on June 1. A copy of the plan is attached. The Council recommended sending the plan to the DNR for approval. Deer Herd Reduction in the Parks An outline of a deer herd reduction plan for the parks was also presented to the Council on June 1. A volunteer group continues to work on this plan. Members of this group include Commissioners Mike Niziolek and Dave Anderson, MNDNR Conservation officer Mitch Sladek, Council member Matt Westgaard, Steve Engelmeyer who manages the local Cargill hunt and Elk River Police Reserve Kelly Hinrichs and ERPD Sergeant Dave Dummer has also attended meetings. An outline of the proposed deer herd reduction plan is attached. N:\Departments\Parks and Recreation\Commission\Packets\2015\06-10-15 PRC Packet\1-Director's Report 6-10-15.docx