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Riverfront Concert Series <br /> We had the largest crowd in the history of the Riverfront Concert Series on August 16 with the Arch <br /> Allies bringing a crowd of approximately 3,000. This was one of the best shows we have had with an <br /> impressive stage,music,and lighting.They are a tribute to Journey, Styx and REO Speedwagon. It <br /> took three hours to set up and tear down the stage with the help of city staff. Many people <br /> commented that the 15-feet high video screen behind the band was entertaining to watch during the <br /> performance.They played until 9:20 p.m. <br /> We were able to get a drone to fly at the Fabulous Armadillos concert on August 9. I will share <br /> some of these pictures and video at the September 12 meeting. <br /> Updated Commission Attendance Policy <br /> The City Council adopted a revised board and commission attendance policy on August 6,2018. <br /> Only regular scheduled monthly meetings now count as attendance A majority of the Commissions <br /> decided that special meeting should no longer be counted. The new policy states that the lack of <br /> attendance is defined as missing three (3) regularly scheduled meetings during a calendar year. <br /> October Commission Meeting <br /> A reminder that the October Parks and Recreation Commission meeting will be Wednesday, <br /> October 17,2018. This was a change recommended by the Commission at the January annual <br /> scheduling meeting <br /> Woodland Trails Regional Park Grant Committee <br /> We plan to have a work session at the October 17,2018 Commission meeting to interview <br /> interested candidates for the Woodland Trails Regional Park Grant Committee. We will continue to <br /> advertise and promote the committee to recruit potential committee members. Once the committee <br /> has been formed staff recommends s facility tour of nature play areas and picnic shelters. The <br /> Committee names need to be recommended at the next Commission meeting on November 14, <br /> 2018,unless the Commission wants to schedule a special meeting after October 17 to take care of <br /> this business. <br /> Park Improvement Fund Projects <br /> Attached to this Director's report is the updated Park Improvement Fund (PIF) for the next five <br /> years. The transfer revenues from the Liquor Fund have decreased to $197,174 this year giving us a <br /> negative ending balance of($44,658). This will limit our funding for 2019. Our estimated revenues <br /> for 2019 and future years is only$190,000. During 2019 we are primarily focused on project <br /> priorities that need to be done such as matching grants. The one project listed is $50,000 for sport <br /> court resurfacing. <br /> Senior Center Facility Location <br /> As the Commission is aware, the City Council has identified several recreation improvements they <br /> wish to have considered for funding through a successful Local Option Sales Tax referendum. One <br /> of the improvements is a senior center for$1.5 Million. On August 6, 2018,the Council discussed <br /> facility options for senior services. They were again discussed at the August 13,2018, special <br /> meeting. At this special meeting Councilmember Wagner was recommended to work with a group <br /> of identified seniors, staff, and 292 Design Architect Tom Betti to design a senior buildout at the <br /> proposed multipurpose facility. <br /> N:\Departments\Parks and Recreation\Commission\Packets\2018\09-18 PRC Packet\Director's Report 9-12-18.docx <br />