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Parks&Recreation Commission Minutes Page 2 June 9,2021 Mr. Hecker shared the plans for the Trott Brook Tennis Courts have been sent to New Look Construction and paving contractors for quotes that will be due by the end of June. The plan is to go to the City Council meeting the end of July for construction approval and the construction will take about a month to complete. Mr. Hecker shared that he sent the commissioners an email from Sherburne County regarding the expansion of the Great Northern Trail. The county would like to get feedback from the commission members. The next meeting will be on Wednesday, June 16 at the Princeton Great Northern Railway Depot. Mr. Hecker shared pictures with the Orono Park update. Commissioner Anderson asked if the boardwalk along beach will be concrete. He also asked for clarification about how much soil will be removed at the tennis court. Mr. Hecker said the boardwalk will be a 10-foot concrete boardwalk. There will be 3- 4 inches of soil removed after the existing tennis court is removed and will confirm that is correct. Councilmember Wagner asked for more information on Orono timeline and when does the contractor think it will be finished. Mr. Hecker said the completion date is not until October and the project is still on track for this year. Commissioner Niziolek asked if there are any segments that will be opened earlier. Mr. Hecker said it is too early to tell. II. Announcements Chair Williams shared he has been working with Tim,Josh, and Karen on scheduling fields since the school district is down six 100yd fields, and one JV baseball field due to construction. He wanted to thank them and the whole staff for their hard work. Commissioner Anderson shared we have some potential Eagle Scout candidates. 12. Adjournment to Work Session There being no further business,Chair Williams adjourned the meeting of the Elk River Parks and Recreation Commission at 6:44 p.m. PIREIEI IT NATURE �.