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Elk River Park and Recreation Commission January 17, 1996 Page 3 . Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator stated he can have 50 copies of the Master Park Plan printed with colored maps and colored covers for $2,000. Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator presented to the Commission changes for the Urban Service Area. Steve Rohlf will revise the map. Steve Rohlf informed the Park and Recreation Commission of the Planning Commission's desire to have a joint meeting on January 27, 1996. Although none of the Commissioners can make a meeting on this date, they felt one would be a good idea. The Commission further commented that a meeting on any Saturday would not work for them. 10. Update on Area Recreation - Jeff Asfahl Jeff Asfahl, Community Recreation Coordinator updated the Commission that Youth A thletic Association members are unfavorable of a player fee of $10.00 to help fund the purchase of the Cass property. The Commission felt that the player fee might not have been communicated correctly by the Youth Athletics Association. Jeff Asfahl will notify the Youth Athletics Association that a representative from the Park & Recreation Commission will discus the issue with the Youth Athletics Association at their next meeting. Chair Dave Anderson will discuss with Pat Klaers, City Administrator, and Lori Johnson, Assistant City Administrator regarding the Cass property. . Jeff Asfahl also updated the Commission on winter registration which is in place and is going very well. Jeff handed out information on a "March for Parks". The march could be for the Riverwalk with a fee for each walker. The march would increase awareness on the riverwalk and could start at Woodland Trails which would improve community awareness of Woodland Trails. 11. Update on Community Center - Lana Huberty Commissioner Lana Huberty handed out a memo regarding Community Center issues and would like input from each Commissioner. Chair Dave Anderson stated we need to re-establish a Community Center Task Force. Chair Anderson reported that the Minnesota Sports Federation would like to locate a recreational facility and suggest the City of Elk River and the Minnesota Sports Federation could work together. 13. Discussion of Woodland Trails Park Ski Trails Chair Dave Anderson indicated the City of Elk River has groomed the trail twice and volunteers have groomed the trails 2-3 days aweek and the trails are in very good shape. Chair Dave Anderson informed the Commission that one person uses a dog sled on the trail and there has not been a problem. Chair Anderson pointed out in the future, the Commission may need to create an . ordinance regarding dog issues, if problems arise. Discussion was made regarding mountain bikes and how they can damage the trails. The Commission will look at a park ordinance to encourage bikes to ride only on paved trails.