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. . . Elk River city council Meeting August 2, 1993 Page 3 Mike O'Brien stated that the responsibility for the implementation of the recreation program lies with District #728 Community Education, but that the responsibility for seeing the programs are responsive to the needs of the citizens of Elk River lies with the City of Elk River Park and Recreation Commission. Mr. O'Brien further stated that the Recreation Coordinator will be reporting to them on where participants are coming from, what the needs are, what programs are making money, and which ones are not. He explained that if someone has a problem with the program and did not get satisfaction, the Commission would try to solve the problem. City Administrator Pat Klaers explained that Councilmember Holmgren is the City's representative on the 728 Area Recreation Board. The Council expressed their concern that attendance at the Park and Recreation Commission meetings be improved. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO RESCIND CITY COUNCIL ACTION TO DIRECT STAFF TO DRAFT AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION ORDINANCE AND THAT NO CHANGES BE MADE AT THIS TIME. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-1. Councilmember Scheel opposed. Park and Recreation Commissioner Clete Lipetzky spoke in response to the attendance issue. He stated that he felt the members of the Commission try to attend as many meetings as they can, but sometimes have conflicts with other commitments, some of them being out of town. Mr. Lipetzky suggested that the City look at promoting volunteerism for service on the Park and Recreation Commission and also improving communication. He stated that he felt the Commission makes a positive contribution to the City of Elk River and that they do the best they can to serve despite busy schedules and other commitments. Mayor Duitsman suggested that an newsletter promoting volunteer ism Commission. article for the be placed Park and in the city's Recreation The City Council children's play area will be funded by 99, and Three Rivers project is scheduled expressed their approval for the construction of a at the Elk River Softball Complex. The structure the Elk River Softball Association, Boy Scout Troop Umpires Association at a cost of $2,500. The to be completed in the fall of 1993. 4.2. Water Main Improvements at New Water Tower Site Pat Klaers, City Administrator, reviewed the memo and resolution provided by the City Engineer, Terry Maurer, for a 500,000 gallon water tower to be built on property recently purchased by the City from Rick Foster in the northeast area of Hillside Estates. The City Administrator indicated that construction is expected to begin within the next 30 to 60 days, and that the Utilities Commission is moving ahead with bids and plans and specifications for a deep well and water