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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes Page 2 January 11, 2006 ------------------------------------ Recreation Manager, Michele Bergh presented to the Commission that the Parks and Recreation Department scheduled 115 hours of indoor facility use, 4 hours of hockey rink use, 24 hours of park shelter use and 24 hours of trail use. Ms. Bergh stated that staff is being trained to learn to use the internal electronic bulletin board at Lions Park Center. Information regarding current and upcoming events and welcoming groups who are using the facility are a few things that being showcased on the electronic bulletin board. Ms. Bergh shared that there is classes at the Program Facility/Emporium currently on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings, and Thursday days on a regular basis. There will also be a few programs on Fridays that will be moved over there from Lions Park Center and staff is looking at other programming opportunities to hold there in the future. Ms. Bergh also shared that MSF awarded Elk River two summer tournaments this year, which affects how many groups usually work the tournaments for fundraising. The number has gone down significantly due to the higher demand. In past years there have been 6-8 groups requesting the opportunity to run the tournaments for fundraising purposes, staff is open to suggestions as to how to award them to the local groups. 7. Director’s Report – Bill Maertz Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Maertz shared that the ice rinks had an early opening date however, with the warmer weather recently there was loss of ice. Mr. Maertz shared that other funding possibilities will be looked into for Rivers Edge Commons. Mr. Maertz shared the agenda for the upcoming Elk River Safe Schools meeting; the hot topic is Strategies for Success at the Skate Park. 8.1.Community Events – Summer Weekend Games Parks and Recreation Director, Bill Maertz shared that this new event would highlight many parks and recreation opportunities in Elk River. This event would involve multiple races and tournaments, all held on one weekend in the summer. 8.2.A Land Use Cases – Request by Scott Schulz for a Simple Plat (Timberland) Chris Leeseberg, Planner/Park Planner presented information regarding a request to create one ten acre lot. Staff recommends park dedication be paid in form of cash. MOVED BY COMMISSIONER PAIGE AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KUESTER TO RECOMMEND ACCEPTING PARK DEDICATION CASH AT THE RATE APPLICABLE AT THE TIME OF FINAL PLAT APPROVAL, FOR ONE LOT. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 8.3.A. Policy Issues – Facility Use Changes Recreation Manager, Michele Bergh shared with the Commission proposals to change the following Indoor Facility Use Policies. First, prohibiting the use of candles or any open