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3. Positive Working Relationship <br /> The city of Elk River employs an experienced, trained, and educated professional staff dedicated to <br /> exceeding the goals of the Elk River city council and expectations of the community we serve. In the <br /> course of our numerous and diverse core responsibilities,priorities,weather conditions, and resources <br /> frequently change which may not be fully understood without an understanding of the broader picture. <br /> Trust and respect are paramount in a positive working relationship. <br /> 4. Park Projects <br /> ■ The Park Superintendent shall provide notice to respective Park Stewards to participate in project <br /> planning. <br /> ■ Before projects begin,the Park Superintendent shall hold a pre-project/construction meeting with <br /> key staff and the respective Park Steward(s) to review details of the project scope,timing and <br /> objectives. <br /> ■ Park Steward concerns regarding project operations/activities shall be directed to the Park <br /> Superintendent, Parks and Recreation Director, and City Administrator. <br /> ■ Park Stewards shall not direct the work of city-hired contractors and may be responsible for contract <br /> costs added outside the project scope if determined work direction contributed to the additional <br /> project cost. <br /> ■ Park Stewards shall coordinate with the Park Superintendent and the Parks and Recreation Director <br /> prior to initiating any volunteer activity not considered routine. Routine volunteer activities include, <br /> but are not limited to: trail grooming and mowing, existing trail maintenance,grounds clean up, <br /> storm damage clean up, etc. <br /> ■ Establishment of new recreation features, such as realignment of trails,new trail construction,Eagle <br /> Scout projects, etc. shall be approved and coordinated through the Park Superintendent and the <br /> Parks and Recreation Director. The Parks and Recreation Director shall validate needs,verify the <br /> physical locations,permits and/or administrative requirements,budget and materials (type and <br /> quantity). New features shall be evaluation in conjunction with the Park and Recreation Master Plan <br /> and the park-specific master plan. <br /> ■ Park Stewards shall coordinate with the Park Superintendent prior to initiating habitat restoration <br /> projects. Projects requiring herbicide application shall be coordinated at least five (5) business days <br /> in advance to schedule license pesticide applicators to be present on the day of the project. Planting <br /> of any vegetation shall be approved by the Park Superintendent prior to the purchase of materials to <br /> verify location, species composition and maintenance requirements. <br /> ■ Park Stewards may request City of Elk River Finance Department purchasing approval for <br /> miscellaneous expendable supplies at the Elk River Menard's. Purchases do not require prior <br /> approval; however,itemized receipts of purchases shall be remitted to the Parks and Recreation <br />