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Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes Page 3 <br />August 11, 2021 <br />----------------------------- <br /> <br /> <br />Moved by Commissioner Loidolt and seconded by Commissioner Anderson <br />to table the Elk River Youth Lacrosse Payment to a future meeting. Motion <br />carried 5-0. <br /> <br />8. Discussion Items <br /> <br />8.1 Flagpole Donation Park Location <br /> <br />Mayor Dietz requested this become a discussion item after meeting with the Flag <br />Runners. They have raised $4,400.00 for a flagpole and solar light to be installed in <br />an Elk River Park. It was suggested the flagpole be installed at Dave Anderson <br />Athletic Complex. <br /> <br />Chair Williams said Mayor Dietz called him and asked about putting the flagpole <br />behind left field at Dave Anderson Athletic Complex near field 1. <br /> <br />Commissioner Loidolt would welcome a flagpole at any athletic facility but would <br />prefer it be at the Youth Athletic Complex. <br /> <br />Mr. Hecker shared the money that was raised would only be enough to buy a <br />residential pole. It’s around $15,000 for a commercial flagpole with LED lighting. <br /> <br />Commissioner Anderson would like it where there’s more activity which he thinks is <br />at the Youth Athletic Complex. He asked if staff could raise and lower the flag. <br /> <br />Mr. Hecker said staff will be able to do that. <br /> <br />Chair Williams suggests adding this as an action item at the next meeting. <br /> <br />Council member Wagner asked if the commission would like to use the $4,400.00 for <br />a smaller flag and flagpole or would they like to do pay the extra for a commercial <br />grade flag and flagpole. <br /> <br />Commissioner Anderson suggests buying the best pole with the donated money and <br />requested pricing research before the next meeting. <br /> <br />Commissioner Loidolt asked to have a diagram showing the height of poles in <br />comparison to the athletic fields. <br /> <br />Mr. Hecker will talk to Mr. Sevcik about getting an aerial shot to find the best <br />location for the flagpole.