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<br /> <br /> <br />Memorandum <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />To: Parks and Recreation Commission <br /> <br />From: Jeff Shelby, Parks and Recreation Manager <br /> <br />Date: December 11, 2024 <br /> <br />Subject: Parks and Recreation Staff Report <br /> <br />This report is a monthly highlight of department activities related to recent collaborations, strategic planning, staff <br />changes/developments, and park operations. <br />Farmers Market <br />The two winter indoor markets have been well attended and we’ve received positive feedback as it continues to <br />grow. We’ve had a variety of vendors selling food items and handmade goods. <br /> <br />Downtown Holiday Decorations <br />The downtown tree lighting was well attended, and we appreciate DERBA in their collaboration for decorating and <br />sponsoring the tree. We encourage all residents and visitors to visit our wonderful down shops and restaurants and <br />take a photo by the tree. <br /> <br />Senior Activity Center <br />2025 membership sales are under way, and we’ve already sold 100 for the coming year. Our senior member <br />drive/open house was on Tuesday, December 10. The new Senior Activity Center Assistant, Callie Draper started <br />on December 2 and is doing an excellent job and will be a great asset to the team. <br /> <br />Kayak Rentals <br />Warren received the final report for the 2024 kayak rental kiosk at Orono Park. We had 272 rentals and after the <br />50% revenue split with the rental provider, the city received $2405. We believe that a renewed focus on marketing <br />the rental kiosk in 2025 will help increase usage. <br /> <br />Rivers Edge Commons Park <br />The construction project at Rivers Edge continues to progress nicely. The new concrete blocks were delivered on <br />time and nearly all have been installed to increase seating capacity. The contractor anticipates being able to finish on <br />time this spring. <br /> <br />Fall Sports <br />Adult volleyball concluded on December 9th with 14 teams competing over the course of the season. <br /> <br />Trott Brook Barn <br />We experienced a minor issue related to the cold, but door has been repaired. <br />Page 33 of 33