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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes Page 2 September 14, 2005 ------------------------------------ 6. Recreation Manager’s Report – Bill Maertz Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Maertz thanked the Lions Club who donated 30 tickets to the Twins game on August 21 as well as a bus to the children who participated in Lions Den Camp. Mr. Maertz shared programs offered in August. Adult and youth fitness classes, recreation classes, outings, basketball camp and firearm safety were among the many offered. Mr. Maertz shared that the Relay for Life was a success. The Wellness Committee is switching gears and will become the Health Rewards Program Committee. Mr. Maertz stated there was 7 hours of bandshell use, 31 hours of park and shelter use, 41 hours of street use for block parties, 330 hours at indoor facility use and 365 hours of athletic facility use. Mr. Maertz shared that we collaborated with several area businesses to provide a Fitness Fair held in the parking lot at Anytime Fitness in August. 7. Director’s Report – Bill Maertz Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Maertz shared 2005 Parks Capital Improvement Project update. Mr. Maertz stated that the 2006 grant application deadlines are nearing and that if any commissioners know of any potential property for future acquisition to let him know. Mr. Maertz shared that the Rotary Club is looking at Lions Park as a potential site to host the Taste of Elk River Fundraiser. There would be an expected attendance of about 1500 people. Staff is in favor of co-sponsoring the event if Lions Park is chosen as the host site. Fees could be waived since the money raised will benefit a project in Elk River or hurricane relief. Mr. Maertz shared with the Parks and Recreation Commission the revised project budget for the acquisition of the Top of the World Park. Tiller Corporation has agreed to new boundaries, which will enhance the purchase by allowing an entrance at the north end of the park. Mr. Maertz shared that since the Senior Outings have been added to the Program Guide they have been successful in filling the outings. 8.1.Community Events – Fright Night Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Maertz shared that the 4 annual Fright Night is th October 29. Recreation Coordinator, Ross Demant is looking for more volunteers to help th with this event, which brings in around 700 participants. Commissioner Peterson arrives.