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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes February 13, 2002 Page 2 . b. February 26. 2002 Planning Commission Meeting Commissioner Peterson will attend the February 26, 2002 Planning Commission Meeting. 5. Open Mike No one appeared for this item. 6. Hearings/Neighborhood Discussions: None 7. Park Development Progress Report Terry Bye stated that last Thursday the ice rinhwere closed for the season due to the warm weather conditions. He stated that they are in the process of moving the trailers out and removing the nets from the ice. Mr. Bye stated that the Public Works Department has been helping the City Recreation Department move from the Emporium to the new Lions Park Facility and it is going welL Mr. Bye noted that they plan to construct a 90-foot wooden sidewalk from the trail into the new facility to provide safe walking through the disturbed area in front of the building. This sidewalk would be temporary until the landscaping project can be completed. . 8.A.l. Community Events: Storage and Grilling Shed at Orono Athletic Complex - Art V olna & Eric Johnson Art V olna and Eric Johnson from Troop 111 gave the commission an update on the storage and grilling shed at the Orono Athletic Complex. The purpose of the shed will be to store grilling equipment and a small overhang will provide shelter for grilling during inclement weather. Mr. V olna stated that the cost for the entire project will be $2,073.64. Mr. V olna and Mr. Johnson plan to fund the project by obtaining donations from charitable organizations in Elk River. The Lions Club has already donated $200 towards the project. The construction is scheduled to begin as soon as weather permits. 8.B.1. City Recreation/Programming Update Ms. Bergh handed out the new program guides to the commission. She stated that City Recreation is currently working on the Summer brochure for which the deadline is March 1, 2002, for distribution in ApriL This brochure will cover May through the end of summer. Ms. Bergh stated that City Recreation is hoping to have some new programs, including an entertainment in the parks, which is geared more towards adults. Ms. Bergh informed the commission that she has a meeting with the YMCA to discuss the possibility of joint programs. The two main items that they will be discussing will be the possibility of day camp opportunities and sports camps. Chair Kuester indicated that he would like the commission to be able to comment on some of these programs before they are listed in the summer brochure. .