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<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: October 8, 2025 <br /> <br />Subject: Parks and Recreation Staff Report <br />Senior Activity Center <br />We currently have 557 members and we average 75 visitors per day. Popular September programs <br />include a free art class sponsored by Rum River Art Center, a card making class, the monthly pool <br />tournament with Monticello, music event with Tim Patrick, and a day trip to RedHead Creamery. We have <br />hired Lani McClurg as the new Senior Activity Center Assistant and her first day was October 7. <br />Memberships for 2026 will go on sale at the end of October. <br />Events <br />Rivers Edge Commons Park is decorated for fall and made possible through the collaboration <br />between our department, DERBA, and generous donations from Spikes. The fall scene will <br />remain up through November 4. Downtown Trick or Treating will take place on Friday, October <br />24 from 2 – 6 p.m. <br /> <br />The final dog event of the season is scheduled for Tuesday October 14. All dog events have seen <br />steady attendance, and we appreciate the sponsorship from Spikes and Chuck and Dons to <br />make these possible. The last outdoor market of the season will be tomorrow from 3:00 – 6:00 <br />p.m. There will be a 3-week break before the market heads indoors to the YMCA on the first <br />Thursday of the month beginning November 6. <br /> <br />Sports/Programs <br />The men’s softball league is done for the year. Women’s volleyball is off to a great start with <br />many competitive matches. Planning for winter activities is ongoing, along with new summer <br />program ideas. More details to come soon! <br /> <br />Fields <br />We just wrapped up our busy softball/baseball tournament schedule for the season this past <br />weekend. While there will still be a few games, the only remaining field use for 2025 is flag <br />Page 53 of 57