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2 A quality recreation program will provide opportunities for the pursuit of joy and pleasure, excitement, challenge, and individual expression. Each recreation program planned by Elk River Parks and Recreation has a stated, written objective and delivery method that address these fundamental concept DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW The department was first created in 1990 …. With 42 parks and recreation facilities and over 1,000 acres of parkland, the city is in great position to strengthen the connections to nature for resident and visitors alike. The Great Northern Trail passes from north to south through the city. Tonya will work on this. Programs-------------history The Furniture and Things Community Event Center (FTCEC) softly opened in July 2020 as the Multipurpose Facility right in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. On Monday, October 19, 2020 the City of Elk River entered into naming rights agreement with Furniture and Things, a longtime local business. The Center was closed most of November and December 2020 because of the pandemic and the Governor’s Executive Orders. The Center has a soft opening in January 2021. The soft opening included: limited Senior Center programs, ice time, walking program, and in person registrations. It has the potential for program offerings unsurpassed anywhere in the region. This state-of-the-art facility includes two ice arenas, a 30,000 S.F. field house, indoor tracks, a senior center, and a variety of program and multipurpose rooms. FTCEC allows for all ages, genders, and cultures to utilize the space and all its amenities provided. History on get to where we are today with the FTCEC. On November 6, 2018, a sales tax referendum was passed 6,830 in favor (65%) and 3,702 against. It was a .5% sale tax on purchases within the City of Elk River funding the construction of the FTCEC. We began demolition and construction in the early Summer of 2019 with little setbacks. It was approximately a year of construction during the pandemic we were able to have our soft opening in July 2020. DEPARTMENT MISSION Elk River Parks and Recreation is rich in diverse programs and facilities dedicated to enhancing lives by inspiring play and embracing the nature of our city. DEPARTMENT VISION We envision an accessible system of vibrant community parks, diverse recreation facilities, sustainable park resources, and engaging programs that contribute to healthy individuals and families, an active and tightly knit community, a thriving economy, and a high quality of life in the City of Elk River and region. FURNITURE AND THINGS COMMUNITY EVENT CENTER MISSION Provide an environment of diverse and inclusive activities with opportunities that contribute to the wellbeing of all by listening to the needs and desires of the greater Elk River community. Respecting our past, serving the present and preparing for tomorrow.