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2 <br />Elk River Parks and Recreation <br />763.635.1150 www.ElkRiverMN.gov/Register <br />Mission Statement <br />“Elk River Parks and Recreation is rich in diverse programs and facilities, <br />dedicated to enhancing lives by inspiring play and embracing the nature of <br />our city.” <br />A Message from our Parks and Recreation Director <br />Michael Hecker <br />This will be a defining year for parks and recreation services in Elk <br />River with a myriad of exciting strategic projects planned. Our top <br />three strategic projects include: construction to expand and improve <br />Rivers Edge Commons Park; preparing for the grand opening this <br />fall of the William H. Houlton Conservation Area; and, completing <br />the community center feasibility study to evaluate our recreation <br />facilities. I wish to focus attention on the feasibility study that is <br />now being developed by JLG Architects. <br />The feasibility study started in January of 2016 with community <br />engagement sessions and a public meeting in February to gather <br />additional input from the community regarding our existing <br />facilities and future needs. <br />We have been evaluating the Activity Center (55+), the Ice Arena <br />and Lions Park Center to determine if they should be renovated, <br />replaced or consolidated into a centrally-located facility. Our facilities have been in use for roughly 20 to 40 years <br />and the rapidly escalating costs of operations, major systems repairs and replacement have called for a review of <br />our community facilities. <br />Please look to May 2016 when recommendations on our community recreation facilities is scheduled to be made <br />to City Council.