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. . . Park & Recreation Commission Minutes December 10, 2003 Page 4 9.C 1. Discuss Park & Recreation Director Pat Klaers, Gty Administrator was present to explain the timeline and process for hiring of the new Park and Recreation Director position. The Gty plans on advertising for this position in mid-March and will take applications for one month. Mr. Klaers shared that he would like the Park and Recreation Gmunission to chose two representatives to participate in the interviewing and selection process. Mr. Klaers requested the Commission to review the job description and qualifications and make recommendations for the personnel committee to review. The Commission will review the job description before the January meeting at which time they will make recommendations and discuss office space issues. 9.C2. Tobacco Free Recreation Jennifer Eide and Brittany Meyer from Tobacco Free Youth Recreation presented information on Tobacco Free Recreation policies. They shared what other communities have adopted for policies in their parks and signs that are available to any community that adopt a Tobacco Free policy. Ms. Eide also shared information on a policy request for the Gty of Elk Rivers's outdoor recreational facilities. The Commission requested more information and would like staff to present a draft policy for the city at the January meeting. 9.C3. Royal Valley Park Update Director of Planning, Michele McPherson reviewed the written proposal for maintenance of the prairie planting at Royal Valley Park submitted by Prairie Restorations.* *Ms. McPherson stated that the Utilities were unwilling to pay for maintenance when they had paid forthe $9,000 worth of prairie plants. Commissioner Kuester stated that he recalled that the door had been left open regarding reparations for the damage done to the park He felt that maintenance should be Uilities responsibility. Commission Anderson stated that the restoration turned out very well. The neighbor has requested that he be able to install a fence to allow his cattle to continue to graze outside of the planted area. It was agreed to assign the preparation of a reparations recommendation to the construction subcommittee. Reparations may include: Maintenance of the Prairie Tree Replacement Installation of a fence to allow cows to graze A recommendation from the subcommittee will be presented at the January 14,2004 meeting. Mr. Adams, General Manager, will be asked to attend.