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. . . Park & Recreation Commission Minutes May 12, 2004 Page 3 Parks/Streets Superintendent, Phil Hals shared that the business owner that will be purchasing the R&D Sales building approached him about putting a fence around the property. Mr. Hals stated that the fence will not impact the railroad trail but he wanted to update the Commission. Mr. Bye asked if the Commission had any questions about the Annual Report. Commissioner Kuester asked about the change in hours for the park maintenance. Mr. Hals explained that he changed the ways that the hours were accounted for. Chair Peterson asked if the drop in field maintenance was due to the School District taking over field maintenance for their fields. Mr. Hals stated that was correct. 8. Gty Recreation Update Recreation Manager, Michele Bergh stated that the construction at Lions Park Center is underway. Ms. Bergh shared that the Recreation Department has received 1200 registrations for the summer session of programs. Ms. Bergh also shared that currently the Safety Camp has only five spots remaining. The Recreation Department has taken in $30,000 in the last month from registrations. Ms. Bergh stated that they are preparing for the end of the year concert in the Lions Park band shell. Ms. Bergh shared that the 1st Annual Community Garage Sale has over 80 participating garage sales and lists will be available at the Recreation office, Library, Gty Hall and Ice Arena for people to pick-up. The list will also be available on the Gty of Elk River website. Ms. Bergh stated that they have sold 50 Hillside Park passes this year. Ms. Bergh shared that she is currently working on the 2005 budget. Ms. Bergh also shared that the department will be adding a park page to the Program Guide. Ms. Bergh stated that they have a volunteer from the Workforce to help with the workload in the office and with phones. Ms. Bergh shared a memo about Major Park Use Standard Operating Procedures that requested authorization to approve all major park uses meeting the following criteria: 1. At least two past events with no issues occurring related to use. 2. No changes are requested in terms of use from the previous year. Ms. Bergh stated that if the park uses are approved that she will send out a memo with the details so that the Commission is aware of the event. MOVED BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER PAIGE TO ACCEPT STAFF RECOMMENDATION OF THE MAJOR PARK USE STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES. MOTION CARRIED 7-0