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Pepin,Jim Sandyand Bob Krumweide. <br /> The seniors include Anna Wagner,Jack Lorge,Jim Pep , Hecker, <br /> Two meetings were held on Mondays,August 20 and 27 with discussions led by Tom Betti for a <br /> new senior center to be connected to the proposed multipurpose facility. Many from the group also <br /> took a field trip to the Shakopee facility that was recently completed by the 292 Design Group. <br /> A concept design for the new senior facility was presented to the group on August 27. The seniors <br /> in the group commented they liked the openness and square footage,including its connection to the <br /> overall multipurpose facility providing a myriad of programming opportunities. <br /> The new senior facility concept plan was approved by City Council on September 4,2018. A copy <br /> of the concept plan is attached. Staff also plans to present the concepts to the seniors at the Activity <br /> Center on September 13 and 14 at 9 am. <br /> Active Elk River—2018 Sales Tax Referendum <br /> At the August 6 meeting,City Council unanimously adopted a resolution approving a ballot item, <br /> relating to the imposition of a sales and use tax of$35 million for park improvements and <br /> recreational facility improvements. The question that will appear on the November 6,2018 Primary <br /> Election ballot relating to the sales tax referendum is attached. <br /> The City has set up an ActiveElkRiver.com website to detail and illustrate the projects for parks and <br /> recreational improvements. The city also has on its website Active Elk River to illustrate all of the <br /> projects and a link to the ActiveElk River.com. These sites should make it easier for residents to <br /> better understand the sales tax referendum and how it will benefit residents. A communications <br /> strategy to inform residents will soon be completed. <br /> Projects: <br /> $26 Million- Multipurpose Recreation Facility and Lion John Weicht Park Restoration <br /> $1.5 Million- Senior Center Facility <br /> $1 Million- Lake Orono Dredging <br /> $2 Million- Trail System Connections <br /> $2.5 Million- Orono Park Revitalization <br /> Splash Pad,Lighted Pickleball Court,Lighted Basketball Court,Modern Restrooms, <br /> Expanded Beach Area,Skateboard Park and Kuss Field removal for lawn. <br /> $2 Million- Youth Athletic Complex Upgrades <br /> Field Lighting,Playground,Modern Restrooms/Concessions/Storage Building <br /> N:\Departments\Parks and Recreation\Commission\Packets\2018\09-18 PRC Packet\Director's Report 9-12-18.docx <br />