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Parks&Recreation Commission Minutes Page 4 • <br /> February 13,2019 <br /> 12. Work session <br /> The work session meeting of the Elk River Parks and Recreation Commission was called to <br /> order at 7:53 p.m. by Chair Anderson. <br /> 12.1 Park Facility Fees <br /> Mr. Hecker shared the current Field Use Allocation Policies and Procedures with commission <br /> members. <br /> Commission discussed reviewing the policy and discussing more in March. <br /> Discussion of why we need fields: <br /> Quality of life,growth, collaboration,physical fitness,pride, community rallying places, social <br /> development,learn to be a teammate,learn to talk to others <br /> Discussion of why charge fees: <br /> Need to be able to maintain, and make improvements. Create a level playing ground between <br /> associations when it comes to capital fees and user fees. <br /> Do not want to limit participation by costs. Needs to be equitable, and to make sure that <br /> every kid that wants to play isn't priced out by the fees charged. 1111 <br /> Discussion of what costs should be recovered: <br /> It is not to reduce the levy but building in capital for improvement costs. <br /> Think of the larger picture of sustainability and look at fees that way. Need to sustain the <br /> activity/practice/resource over an extended period of time and need to build in some funds <br /> for maintenance. Think about doing a 10-25%range to meet costs. <br /> 12.2 Woodland Trail Regional Park Great Northern Trail Land Acquisition <br /> Mr. Hecker shared that the land acquisition was completed years ago. <br /> 13. Adjournment <br /> There being no further business, Chair Anderson adjourned the meeting of the Elk River <br /> Parks and Recreation Commission work session at 9:23 p.m. <br /> Minutes prepared by Tonya Love. <br /> NATURE <br />