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<br /> Parks and Recreation Commission <br /> <br /> <br />Responsibilities <br /> Reviews and makes recommendations on the overall planning, management, and <br />administrative activities of the park system and recreation programming to the City Council. <br /> Meets with neighborhood associations and park user groups to discuss parks and recreation <br />issues and needs. <br /> Prepares and distributes information regarding the acquisition and development of park <br />facilities and the development of recreation programs. <br /> Reviews and provides recommendations on the development and implementation for <br />strategic planning for the Parks and Recreation Department. <br /> Provides for the maintenance and improvement of park and recreational facilities, including <br />grounds and park buildings. <br /> Conducts public hearings, reviews complaints, special event requests, and other matters <br />pertaining to parks and recreation issues, as requested by the Parks and Recreation Director <br />or the City Council. <br /> <br /> <br />Membership <br />The Parks and Recreation Commission shall consist of seven members. It is expected that a <br />preference be given to city residents, but residency by itself shall not be a disqualification. <br />Commissioners are appointed by the City Council for three-year terms. <br /> <br /> <br />Meetings <br />The Parks and Recreation Commission meets once a month on the second Wednesday of each <br />month at 6:30 p.m. The meetings are held at Elk River City Hall, 13065 Orono Parkway. <br /> <br /> <br />Staff Liaison <br />Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director <br />763.635.1161 <br />mhecker@elkrivermn.gov <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />