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<br />PaIk & Recreation Commission Minutes <br />February 12, 2003 <br />Page 4 <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />Girl Power and Just for Girls are programs designed to help girls between the grades 2 and 5 <br />develop positive self images, learn goal setting skills, and encourage them to be all they can <br />be. The kickoff events for these two programs were held February 7 and 8, 2003 and <br />between the two, approximately 70 girls attended. Another event is scheduled for March and <br />many have registered already. <br /> <br />Ms. Bergh informed the Commission that the open gyms held at the Boys and Girls Qub are <br />going well. The attendance has been the greatest at the adult level and they have had a few <br />requests for a basketball league. Ms. Bergh explained that there used to be a basketball league <br />but when the non-resident fees were added the league stopped getting enough registrations <br />to nul, mainly because 70% of the teams were non-residents. <br /> <br />Some of the swnmer programming registration has begun and the Recreation Department <br />continues to work on additional programs. The next program guide that comes out will <br />cover May through August. <br /> <br />Ms. Bergh stated that Cabin Fever Day was a huge success. All of the businesses that she has <br />spoken to are interested in participating again next year. This is being planned as an annual <br />event that will take place on the last Saturday in J anruuy. <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />An egg hunt is planned for Apri113th in Lions Park and that will be followed by a free open <br />skate (with a donation to CAER) at the arena. This event was new to Elk River last year and <br />was very well attended. <br /> <br />Planning is underway for this year's ice show - Beauty and the Beast. About 70 participants <br />have signed up so far. <br /> <br />9A. <br /> <br />Community Events: None: <br /> <br />9.B. <br /> <br />Land Use Cases: None <br /> <br />9.C.1. Park/Trail Development Issues: Approve 2003 CIP Budget Items <br /> <br />Ms. McPherson stated that the Commission met before the regular meeting to discuss the <br />2003 CIP Budget items. <br /> <br />COMMISSIONER KUESTER MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY <br />COUNCIL THAT THE 2003 PARK DEDICATION CAPITAL IMRPOVEMENT <br />BUDGET BE APPROVED. COMMISSIONER JACKETT SECONDED THE <br />MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. <br /> <br />The Commission took a five minute recess at this time. <br /> <br />Chair Peterson reconvened the meeting at 8:45 p.m. <br /> <br />9.C.2. Review Meadowvale Heights Park Plan <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />Planner Chris Leeseberg presented the Commission with two plans for the Meadowvale <br />Heights Park; the approved plan and a second option. Staff would like to apply for a <br />Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Recreation Grant to assist in the development of <br />