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We plan to have a future work session with the Commission to discuss possible revenue sources to pay for this proposed seasonal position. Active Elk River - Orono Park & YAC The Orono Park construction project continues to proceed on time. New Look Contracting found a concrete slab that appears to be the foundation for an old farmhouse next to the lake near the splash pad location. Our Skate Park contractor, Spohn Ranch, notified us of a 7% cost increase in the contract pricing due to COVID inflationary costs. The impact adds $27,489, for a total of $420,189. It is nearly impossible to reduce the scope of the skate park as the engineering and architectural work may be cost prohibitive and similar to ERMU’s steel issue, the contractors can afford to walk away from the project. After consultation with the city attorney’s office, they indicated our options are slim. This added cost may be a qualified expense for our ARPA funds. Construction is expected to start next week. We continue to provide access to the boat launch during weekends. This will become problematic as the skate park construction gets underway. People continue to use the beach even with the “Closed” signs posted throughout the park. The city received three bids for the YAC septic system on July 7. Staff is reviewing the bids and plans to present them to City Council July 19. Park Improvement Fund City Council updated the Park Improvement Funding policy on June 21 to be at least $250,000 annually. This is a transfer from the Liquor Fund to the PIF. The policy revision sets the transfer from the municipal liquor stores of up to 45% of operating income less budgeted transfers or $250,000, whichever is greater. This will provide stability to the long-term funding source and allow for the planning of replacement and maintenance of park assets. Great Northern Trail The work on the Great Northern Trail is complete. The resurfacing took place June 23-26 as part of the Elk River Landfill leachate project from last summer. They applied an asphalt micro-surfacing which added roughly one inch of new asphalt material to the surface of the trail. This should improve ride quality along the trail following the construction of the pipeline and to seal the surface from the elements. Riverfront Concert Series The first two Riverfront Concert Series concerts had a “normal” feel reminding the crowds and staff of pre-COVID crowds. The second concert with the ‘Rockin’ Hollywood's’ had an estimated crowd of 1,400. The next concert on July 15 will be our fourth concert with “Buddy Holly”.