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E04y1� ,.,�� Request for Action <br /> River <br /> To Item Number <br /> Mayor And Council 6.2 <br /> Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br /> Presentations,Awards, December 18, 2017 Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director <br /> & Recognition <br /> Item Description Reviewed by <br /> Award Recognition: '2017 Land Manager of the Cal Portner, City Administrator <br /> Year' Reviewed by <br /> Action Requested <br /> Mayor to receive `Land Manager of the Year' award from Minnesota Off-Road Cyclists (MORC) <br /> Executive Director Matt Andrews <br /> Background/Discussion <br /> In April of 2016, the City Council reviewed staff and Parks and Recreation Commission <br /> recommendations for a Hillside Park plan that included collaboration efforts with MORC. Council also <br /> provided direction and approved a Memorandum of Agreement between the city and MORC. Since <br /> 2016, staff has been working consistently with MORC and their volunteers to make improvements to the <br /> park's mountain bike trails. <br /> MORC currently partners with 12 land-managing agencies and annually reviews and evaluates their <br /> partnerships to determine if any have gone above and beyond to support trails in their community. <br /> MORC is proud to present the City of Elk River with the 2017 `Land Manager of the Year' award due to: <br /> ■ Excellent communication <br /> ■ Dedicated and collaborative staff <br /> ■ Strategic financial investment <br /> ■ Allocation of tools, supplies and equipment <br /> ■ An Understanding of, and desire to provide a quality trail user experience <br /> Financial Impact <br /> N/A <br /> Attachments <br /> ■ None <br /> The Elk River Vision <br /> A PehoMing community 2a itb revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional POWERED By <br /> service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity INAWRE1 <br />