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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes May 14, 2003 Page 5 e the Elk River High School parking lot and Police Reserves will direct traffic. The School District will be responsible for actual costs for the Police Reserves. COMM:ISSIONER KUESTER MOVED TO APPROVE USE OF LIONS PARK ON JUNE 3, 2003, FOR AN ELK RIVER HIGH SCHOOL CHORAL PROGRAM WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: . NO FEE OR DEPOSIT WILL BE REQUIRED . ATTENDEES WILL PARK IN THE ELK RIVER HIGH SCHOOL PARKING LOT AND POLICE RESERVES WILL DIRECT TRAFFIC. THE SCHOOL DISTRICT WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ACTUAL COSTS OF THE POLICE RESERVES. COMMISSIONER POLSTON-HORK SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 9.AA. Request for Use of Lions Park by Rivers Christian Academy e Ms. McPherson stated that the Rivers Christian Academy's 9th grade leadership class has requested use of Lions Park on Saturday, May 24, 2003, for a community picnic. The group expects approximately 100 people. The group has already reserved and paid for the band shell and pavilion. The class is also requesting to place a moonwalk in the grass area next to the band shell. Staff believes this qualifies as a major park use and is recommending that the use be approved and no additional fees or deposits be required of this group. COMMISSIONER POLSTON-HORKMOVED TO APPROVE USE OF LIONS PARK ON SATURDAY, MAY 24,2003, BY THE RIVERS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY'S 9TH GRADE LEADERSHIP ClASS FORA PICNIC WITH NO ADDITIONAL FEES OR DEPOSITS REQUIRED. COMMISSIONER JACKETT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 9.A.5. Adopt-a- Park Program Michele McPherson indicated that Darlene Nickols, an Elk River resident, has approached Gty staff regarding the establishment of an Adopt-a-Park program. The program is intended to provide an opportunity for individuals and groups to contribute to the community by making park areas cleaner, safer, and more attractive. Ms. McPherson stated that Ms. Nickols, with staff assistance, is willing to organize, recruit, and meet with prospective volunteers. Ms. McPherson stated that the primary responsibility initially would be for groups to monitor the park on a weekly basis (weather permitting) and to inform staff of park needs, such as vandalism or equipment that needs to be replaced. If volunteers were to elect to propose more intensive projects, staff would bring those to the Commission for formal approval, especially since it is likely that these types of projects would require additional expenditures of City funds. e Ms. McPherson indicated that signage would be placed in the park telling residents to call Gty Hall if they are interested in adopting a park and inquiries would be directed to Ms.