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The Cinema Professional building has recently changed ownership. Staff has reviewed the plans for the downtown park with the new owner, who was very enthusiastic about the park project. Ice Arena Replacement of the ice arena roof, which was damaged by hail, began on October 13. Insurance will cover the entire cost of$157,000. In addition staff is surveying inside damage caused by rain and will prepare an insurance claim for cleaning, painting and replacement of items damaged. The construction of the arena manager's office began the week of October 10. The project is expected to take approximately 4 weeks. 2006 Park Improvement Budget The Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed a preliminary budget for 2006 park improvement projects at the October 12 meeting. Projects were prioritized and staffwill be working on more detailed cost estimates. The three major park projects are: . Rivers Edge Commons . Meadowvale Heights Park . Kliever Lake Fields. In addition, $194,000 is budgeted for the cities portion of the $1.7 million acquisition of 78 acres from Tiller Corp. The 2006 park improvement budget will be presented for Council consideration in December 2005. Trail Master Plan Update Staff has been working on a trail master plan update. The plan needs to evolve, in order to respond to, and plan for, development. Since development can occur in a patchwork pattern, a request for a trail easement may look like it has a limited use. Developing a plan that highlights general corridors of pedestrian movement throughout the city will help serve as a template for staff, commission and council decisions. Recent promotional material for national builders, such as DR Horton and Centex, highlights their developments and in every case, mentions the proximity to a trail system. Staff is committed to work cooperatively with the development community, to create a first class trail system that creates value for all concerned. Library Project Update On October 4, the Library Board heard presentations from three architectural firms regarding their qualifications, and their approach to a needs assessment and site analysis for the Elk River Library project. The Library Board members called references for the three firms. The Library Board voted to recommend that the firm ofKKE Architects be hired for a needs analysis and site assessment study. The Board requested that staff negotiate scope of services and cost with the firm. This agreement will be presented for City Council consideration in November.