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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes February 14. 200 1 Page 4 . 9.A.1. Downtown Fishina Pier Becky Doebler, representing the River's Edge Business group, explained that they have been looking for ways to attract people to the downtown and have been working with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to provide a fishing pier in downtown Elk River. She stated that the DNR would provide the funds for the project and the City would need to provide ongoing maintenance. Paul Dietrich, Minnesota DNR Fishing Supervisor for Sherburne County, explained that the DNR is considering constructing a fishing pier on city park property in the downtown, between the Sunshine Depot and the Cinema Building. He stated that the City would need to remove the pier before winter and in the flood season. Mr. Dietrich explained that it will take approximately one year for the approval of the preliminary design and funding request. Commissioner Sladek as if the pier would be floating. Mr. Dietrich stated that he did not know at this time and that it could possibly be a t-shape floating pier or some other type of non-traditional design. Mr. Dietrich explained that the City would need to enter into a partnership with the DNR for maintenance. Commissioner Sladek stated that in designing the pier, they need to take into consideration how the pier will be taken out. due to the steep slope of the property. . COMMISSIONER DAVE ANDERSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY ENTER INTO A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR THE DESIGN AND MAINTENANCE OF A FISHING PIER LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN ELK RIVER. COMMISSIONER SLADEK SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 9.B.1. Lions Park Shelter Exoansion John Weicht, representing the Lions Club, reviewed plans for an expansion of the existing enclosed shelter at Lions Park. The proposed facility would house up to 175 people. The existing "kitchen" would be incorporated to provide a full kitchen for catering. Another set of bathrooms will also be added. Michele Bergh explained that the existing shelter is not large enough to accommodate children for a program at the park, in case of rain, or if the weather was too hot. She felt the proposed shelter would be a great asset to programming. . Commissioner Peterson asked if the facility would be carpeted. Mr. Weicht stated that he is not sure at this time and that they may use a recycled tile material on the floor similar to that used at the Boys and Girls Club. Mr. Weicht stated that the goal of the Lions Club is to provide services and facilities for kids at risk. The expansion would provide office space for Community Recreation, meeting space for non-profit groups and organizations such as the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, accommodate small weddings, and provide office and meeting space for the Lions Club. He explained that the State of Minnesota gaming laws would require that the Lions Club lease the space like any other group in order to avoid a conflict of interest. even though Lions Club funds paid for the facility to be built.