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Memorandum To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director Date: January 13, 2021 Subject: Director’s Report This report is a monthly highlight of department activities related to recent collaborations, strategic planning, staff changes/developments, and park operations. Active Elk River - Orono Park Plans The Orono Park construction and bid documents were presented to City Council on December 21, 2020. We expect the bidding documents will be go out to bid in the next month. Active Elk River - Trails Staff reviewed the recommended Active Elk River trail additions and is preparing a grant submittal for the Twin Lakes Road and CR 40 trail (to Twin Lakes Elementary) to use Active Elk River proceeds as the necessary local match. The Line Avenue portion of the recommended trail would be as part of the disconnection of Line Avenue when the Hwy 169 project. The Woodland Trails Regional Park entrance trail will be combined with the park’s planned 2021 parking lot paving. The Meadowvale and Upland Road trail is included in the project that the county is proposing in 2024. Trails Maintenance On November 4, Commissioners and staff reviewed a video of popular trail segments and discussed the need for a systemic replacement ratings system to prioritize replacement. Many stated you would like to have funding for trails maintenance. Engineering staff has mapped all segments and assigned them a rating – similar to the street ratings program. Council will review and discuss the ratings and system in the coming month. Staff is now working up some scenarios for the Council to consider. Furniture and Things Reopening With the latest Governor’s executive order (#20-103), the Furniture and Things Community Event Center has reopened for ice, turf, and walking activities on Monday after being closed for six weeks. Item: 10