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Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes Page 4 <br />January 15, 2020 <br />----------------------------- <br /> <br />Chair Anderson asked how the trail bike would pay for it and would need to go through the <br />budgeting process. <br /> <br />Commissioner Soltvedt asked if the pavement management fund would cover the trails. <br /> <br />Ms. Fabish stated that currently the pavement management fund is for streets and parking lots. <br /> <br />Commission agreed to revisit the idea at the end of the year to see if budget would allow the <br />expense. <br /> <br />9. Active Elk River Update <br />Mr. Hecker shared photos of the main arena and update of the project. Also sharing pictures <br />of MRPA Awards ceremony where Steve Benoit received the MRPA Jack Niles award. <br /> <br />Chair Anderson asked for and updated Active Elk River timeline with it containing <br />improvements that will be made at Orono Park. <br /> <br />Mr. Hecker stated that the city will be going out with an RFP for an architect to assist with <br />design, utilities and park amenities. <br /> <br />10. Parks and Recreation Director Update <br />Mr. Hecker shared his staff report adding that the MN Land Trust evaluated Bailey Point <br />Nature Preserve and that the property is meeting the use of wildlife habitat and low impact <br />restoration. <br /> <br />11. Recreation Manager’s Update <br /> <br />Mr. Benoit presented his staff report and presented the Activity Centers New Year’s Eve <br />Party. <br /> <br />12. Announcements <br /> <br />Commissioner Williams shared that the Youth Association’s meeting was productive, and the <br />consensus was support of the determined rates for rentals to sustain the facility and then add <br />to those fees for non-residents. <br /> <br />13. Adjournment <br /> <br />There being no further business, Chair Anderson adjourned the meeting of the Elk River <br />Parks and Recreation Commission at 8:08 p.m.