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Memorandum <br /> <br />To: Parks and Recreation Commission <br /> <br />From: Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director <br /> <br />Date: February 10, 2021 <br /> <br />Subject: Director’s Report <br /> <br />This report is a monthly highlight of department activities related to recent collaborations, strategic <br />planning, staff changes/developments, and park operations. <br /> <br />Active Elk River - Orono Park <br />Orono Park will be closed this spring through October 2021 for construction. Details on the construction schedule <br />will be coming out after the bids are approved. We have already received a few inquiries about Orono Park for <br />events. Some of the events such as the Thumbs Up 5K are looking at alternatives. <br /> <br />Riverfront Concert Series <br />We were able to recognize the Bank of Elk River at the February 1 Council meeting for sponsoring <br />the 2021 Riverfront Concert Series. <br /> <br />June 17 Country Roads: A Tribute to John Denver <br />June 24 Rockin’ Hollywood’s <br />July 8 Maiden Dixie <br />July 15 Buddy Holly and the Winter Dance Party <br />July 22 Mick Sterling: The Perfect Songs of Barry Gibb and The Bee Gees <br />July 29 Outside Recess <br />August 5 1950’s and 60’s Revue <br />August 12 Junk FM <br />August 19 Fabulous Armadillos <br /> <br />All the concerts are held at Rivers Edge Commons Park at 7 p.m. on Thursday evenings. <br /> <br />Outdoor Ice Rinks <br />The Spectrum ice rink has been open to the public for the past several week form 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. M-F <br />and 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. on weekends. There are benches and a porta-potty adjacent to the rink. <br />Item: 10