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. . . Park & Recreation Commission Minutes March 10,2004 lOA. Page 3 Ms. Bergh stated that the office is really busy with taking registration for the spring programs, Breakaway Hockey League, and some summer programs such as T-ball. Ms. Bergh shared that a letter will be sent out to existing staff soon to start preparing their schedules for summer programming. Ms. Bergh reported that the office is preparing for the Egg Hunt that will be held at Woodlands Trails and sponsored with the YMCA and the Elk River Area High School National Honor Society. Ms. Bergh stated that the Recreation Department will be participating in the Elk River Business Expo and believes that this will be a great marketing tool for the department. Ms. Bergh passed out a memo showing the participation numbers for the Lions Park and Hanke rinks. She stated that the department has had requests for outdoor sites that would allow organized hockey practices. The Commission agreed that this would have to be discussed in November before the next ice rink season. Ms. Bergh stated that The Blast has a major park use request for Hillside Park on May 2, 2004 from 9am-3pm for a mountain bike race. This event is a fundraiser for improvements at the park. MOVED BY COMMISSIONER POLSTON-HORKAND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KUESTER TO APPROVE THE BLAST REQUEST FOR USE OF HILLSIDE PARK WITH NO FEES OR DEPOSITS. THE GROUP WILL ALSO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY EXPENSES INCURRED SUCH AS EXTRA PORTABLE TOILETS. THEY WILL ALSO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR COORDINATING SIGNAGE WITH THE STREETS DEPARTMENT. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Ditch 31 Update Commissioner Nystrom provided an update regarding the Ditch 31 cleanout project through Woodland Trails Park by Sherburne County. He stated that on February 26th, Commissioners Anderson and Niziolek, as well as staff members Leesberg and McPherson met with the County Ditch Inspector John Norgren and the contractor to walk the ditch section located in Woodland Trails Park. Commissioner Nystrom stated that the County is okay with not dredging through the wedand located in Woodland Trails Park, provided that the cleanout near the southerly 700- foot tile will provide adequate drainage through the park. They will also clean the inlets and oudets of the tile at the north end of the park, as well. Commissioner Nystrom stated that the County is still waiting for DNR approval which has not yet been given. He stated that due to the weather, this may become a fall project. Commissioner Niziolek suggested that a DNR representative attend a Commission meeting to discuss the ditch laws and perhaps this section of Ditch 31 could be removed from the overall system.