Parks and Recreation Packet 11-13-2024

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Memorandum To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Jeff Shelby, Parks and Recreation Manager Date: November 13, 2024 Subject: Parks and Recreation Staff Report This report is a monthly highlight of department activities related to recent collaborations, strategic planning, staff changes/developments, and park operations. Farmers Market The winter market is now under way and takes place the first Thursday of the month from 3pm to 6pm at the Elk River YMCA from November through May. We have a great lineup of vendors and the partnership for promotional token reimbursements with Elk River Fire Foundation will continue for this season as it did last year. UpcomiLng Events The downtown trick or treat was extremely well -attended and a big success. The winter display and tree will go up on Main Street on November 18`". The tree lighting will be held Thursday November 21 ". Parks Construction started at Rivers Edge on November 6`". The contractor expects to be on site for about 3 weeks and then will return in the spring for approximately 1 week to lay sod and provide the final touches. Senior Actip �y Center The center offered 4 different presentations including a well -attended session on the Salem Witch Trials. The center offered 3 art classes that all filled to capacity. Members also took a trip to Excelsior to ride on the streetcar and enjoy a historical walking tour and lunch. We are now selling 2025 members and on Tuesday December 10", we plan to host a member drive from 9am to 12pm. We interviewed several candidates for the Senior Activity Center Assistant position and are currently in background on the selected candidate. Fall Programs Winter adult league registration opened on November 1 for women's volleyball, co-ed volleyball, and men's basketball. Prep work for other programs and warming houses is in full swing. Page 55 of 69