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Park & Recreation Conunission Minutes April 9, 2003 Page 5 . BRADLEY WICK FOR THE BIG TOOTH SWEET TOOTH 5K CROSS COUNTRY RACE WITH THE CONDITION THAT MR. WICK COMPLETE THE REQUIRED PAPERWORK WITH CITY RECREATION AND COMPLY WITH ALL CONDITIONS REGARDING SIGN AGE AND FEES. COMMISSIONER ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Commissioner Anderson requested information regarding the use of any funds raised by the event. 9A.2. BMX Update Joe Walters, Treasurer of the Elk River BMX group, provided an update to the Commission regarding the BMX track. He stated that there will be no major track changes this year. Mr. Walters noted that rider count has doubled and the organization has about 40 new members this year. In previous years, the racing schedule has gone through September but this year, weather permitting, the schedule goes until October. . Mr. Walters stated that Zimmerman Hockey donated lights and the BMX organization would like to know if they can put them up at the track. He explained that the organization is not requesting the City's help, only approval to install the lights. It was questioned who will pay the electric bill. Ms. McPherson will check into who currently pays the bill and report back to the Commission. It was the consensus of the Commission to allow the BMX organization to install the lights. Mr. Walters questioned if the organization could have the old bleachers that the Public Works department took down last year. Ms. McPherson stated that the bleachers did not comply with the building code and were discarded because it was not feasible to bring them to code. Mr. Walters also inquired about how he could get promotional items out in the City. Ms. McPherson stated that he could contact Michele Bergh to see about getting included in the brochure. She stated that he could also contact Government Access Cable Producer Kristin Thomas to see about having a bulletin board page or video air on ERtY. Mr. Walters stated that in previous years, City staff has taken care of the mowing and lawncare. He stated that this year he spoke to Phil Hals and he was unsure if staff will have the time to take care of the lawn maintenance this year. Ms. McPherson informed Mr. Walters that he would need to contact Mr. Hals regarding this issue. 9A.3. Presentation by Eagle Scout Scott Dirks . Eagle Scout Scott Dirks Troop 90 provided the Commission with an update on his Camp Cozy project. He stated that Arrow Building Center donated the material for 10 bluebird houses which were built and put up at Camp Cozy. He explained that City assistance is needed to move a wood chip pile and to move some rocks before a spring burn is completed. Mr. Dirks thanked the City for helping with the project.