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The Elk River Vision <br />A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community <br />engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity <br /> <br /> <br />Request for Action <br /> <br />To <br />Parks and Recreation Commission <br />Item Number <br />8.2 <br /> <br />Meeting Date <br />January 8, 2025 <br />Prepared By <br />Jeff Shelby, Recreation Manager <br /> <br />Item Description <br />Community Garden - Lion John Weicht Park <br />Reviewed by <br />Jeff Shelby <br />Joe Stremcha <br /> <br />Action Requested <br />Staff will update the commission on the status of a community garden and gather any feedback as the project <br />develops this spring. <br /> <br />Background/Discussion <br />The city has examined the possibility of establishing a community garden in previous years at the request of <br />numerous community members. Staff is working with Public Works and the Sherburne County Master <br />Gardener group to implement a community garden in Lion John Weicht Park this spring. Public Works staff <br />has identified and approved that location as most viable for this project. Plots will be available for a nominal <br />rate. <br /> <br />Financial Impact <br />Project cost estimates are still in development based on size, scope, and funding sources for the project. <br />Additionally, community members will pay a fee to lease garden plots. <br /> <br />Mission/Policy/Goal <br />Opportunity to live, work, and play. <br /> <br />Attachments <br />1. Community Garden <br /> <br /> <br />Page 28 of 38