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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes May 14, 2003 Page 4 e representative from the SkSER group stated that the group has held concerts at the Emporium, gone to businesses, and sent letters out to raise money for this project. The group has received a $1000 grant from TCF bank towards the project. The group thanked the Commission for taking care of the soil corrections at the proposed skatepark at Lions Park. Ms. Bergh stated that the group will be applying for the Tony Hawk grant. It was questioned why the highest piece of equipment is only 3 feet high. Ms. Bergh stated that those rules are set forth by the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (IMCIT).LMCIT requires that a Phase 1 skatepark's maximum height is 3 feet. No fence or additional insurance is required. She stated that a Phase 2 skatepark would have higher equipment but it would have to be enclosed and supervised and additional insurance is required; therefore, a small fee would be charged to cover costs. Ms. McPherson stated that the group will come back in a few months to update the Commission on fundraising. The Commission thanked the SkSER group for their hard work and effort in this project. 9 A.2. Lions Park Community Memorial Service e Ms. McPherson stated that the Elk River American Legion, the Elk River-Rogers V.F .W., and the Elk River community are requesting formal approval for the use of Lions Park for Monday, May 26, 2003, (Memorial Day). Ms. McPherson explained that they are requesting use of the park for a Community Memorial Service, which has been held annually for many years. Due to the recent changes in the Park Use Policy, a major park use must be reviewed by the Commission for fees and deposits. She explained that since this event has been held at Lions Park for many years, staff does not believe that a fee or deposit is required. This is a community-wide memorial service and is not used for fundraising or other such purposes. Staff also recommends that the group not need approval for this event in the future. COMMISSIONER]ACKETT MOVED TO APPROVE THE USE OF LIONS PARK ON MONDAY, MAY 26,2003, (MEMORIAL DAY) BY THE ELK RIVER AMERICAN LEGION, ELK RIVER-ROGERS V.F.W., AND THE ELK RIVER COMMUNITY FORA COMMUNITY-WIDE MEMORIAL SERVICE WITH THE CONDITION THAT THE GROUP NOT NEED APPROVAL IN THE FUTURE FOR THIS EVENT. COMMISSIONER NYSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Commissioner Anderson was absent during this vote. 9.A.3. Request for Use of Lions Park by ERHS e Michele McPherson stated that the Elk River High School has submitted a request for the use of Lions Park on June 3, 2003, for a choral program. Over 400 people are expected to attend this event. The City and the School District have an agreement that rental fees or deposits will not be charged to each organization but actual costs can be charged for use of the facility. Staff recommends that the Commission approve the request for the use of Lions Park with no fee or deposit required and with the understanding that attendees will park at