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-----Original Message----- From: Kyle Kamke Sent: Monday, March 20, 2023 4:40 PM To: Hecker, Michael <MHecker@ElkRiverMN.gov> Subject: Ice rink survey Mr. Hecker, We live near Mississippi Oaks Park and received the survey. In the past we and many other families have used the rink extensively. This winter the rink was not used much by us or anyone else as the weather didn’t cooperate. Addi�onally, it seemed the MO Park rink was opened much later than Handke this year. In the past neighbors have cleared the rink during snowfalls (nights/weekends) with an atv and put up lights. That didn’t happen this year as the rink was opened so late. There has been talk of hauling in a fish house as a warming house. We would like to see more resources going into maintaining this rink possibly including: - ligh�ng - temporary ne�ng on one end - shade cloth - warming house We have no idea on the cost or feasibility of these. Thanks, Kyle Kamke Michael Hecker’s reply: Thank you for your email. If you have not already done so, please be sure to take the survey. The discussion of adding addi�onal resources to your neighborhood rink came up as a Parks and Recrea�on discussion 4-5 years ago. Ligh�ng and boards were discussed by the Parks and Recrea�on Commission but the cost at that �me was prohibi�ve. The discussion at the April 12 mee�ng will be to either deny or approve con�nuing opera�ons of the neighborhood rinks. Based on the results of the surveys so far, we have a strong interest to keep them opera�ng. Feel free to atend the Commission Mee�ng on April 12 when the rinks will be discussed. Michael Hecker, CPRP City of Elk River - Parks and Recrea�on Manager 13065 Orono Parkway, Elk River, MN 55330 763.635.1150 ElkRiverMN.gov