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<br />Park & Recreation Commission Minutes <br />November 10, 1999 <br />Page 3 <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Michele Bergh stated that she would obtain feedback from the Hockey <br />Association and report back to the Commission. <br /> <br />9.A.3. Nordic Ski Club Ski Plans <br /> <br />Rollie Ring-Jarvi, representing the Nordic Ski Club, reviewed the ski club's <br />schedule of practices and events for the 1999-2000 season, noting that the 8 <br />meets scheduled for Elk River would be held in Woodland Trails Park. Mr. Ring- <br />Jarvi highlighted the following events: <br /> <br />January 9th - Citizens' race - approximately 300 racers, noon to 3 p.m. <br /> <br />January 28th - Elk River Invitational- 15 schools will be participating. The event <br />Will last approximately 3 hours. <br /> <br />February 5th - Middle School State Championship meet - approximately 200 - 300 <br />Participants, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. <br /> <br />Mr. Ring-Jarvi explained that weekday practices run from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. and 10 <br />a.m. to 12 noon on weekends. He expressed his appreciation for the new trail <br />signs that have been placed in Woodlands. Mr. Ring-Jarvis suggested that the <br />Commission may wish to consider for the future a lighted 1 kilometer looped ski <br />trail. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Chair Huberty explained that the city now has sandwich board-type signs <br />available to post events at Woodland Trails, and asked that the ski club utilize <br />these signs. Commissioner Dave Anderson noted that a kiosk will also be placed <br />at the park entrance to place the schedule of events. <br /> <br />Mr. Ring-Jarvi noted that a children's practice is scheduled for Monday evenings <br />from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Lions Park. <br /> <br />9.A.1. Minnesota Biathlon MEA Weekend Update <br /> <br />Commissioner Dave Anderson reported that the Biathlon event was a success. <br />He suggested that signs be placed at the park entrances to let people know the <br />park is still open during events. Ms. McPherson stated that notice could also be <br />placed in the city newsletter to let the public know they are welcome to use the <br />park during events. Commissioner Anderson felt an article in the newspaper <br />would also be appropriate. <br /> <br />Commissioner Reitsma stated that in order to gain public support for parks, the <br />Commission needs to make the residents aware of the park amenities and <br />services that are available to them. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Commissioner Dave Anderson explained that a request has been received from <br />Champlin Park to use Woodland Trails on various dates for skiing. Discussion <br />followed regarding usage of Woodland Trails by other schools and maintenance <br />issues. It was the consensus of the Commissioners to add discussion of a policy for <br />Woodland Trails to the December 8th Park & Recreation Commission agenda, <br />and to advise Champlin Park that they should not make any assumptions <br />regarding use of the trails at this time. <br /> <br />S: \MINUTES\1999\111099PR.DOC <br />