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. . . Page 3 Park and Recreation Commission Meeting September 6, 1989 Discussion centered on the need for a survey to evaluate the needs of the community in the park and recreation area. Mr. Sanders indicated that he is recommending that Decision Resources, Ltd. conduct the survey for the City of Elk River. At this time, Mr. Sanders briefly reviewed the example survey from the City of Little Canada that was completed by Decision Resources, Ltd. Mr. Sanders indicated that a very similar survey would provide an immense amount of useful information for the City not only in the parks area but also could obtain input regarding other City services. The Park and Recreation Commission emphasized that it was their strong desire that this survey concentrate in the parks and recreational areas and not have the survey become a "City services" survey. The Commission did acknowledge that there would a need for other questions besides the ones re~ating to Park and Recreation issues in order to improve the reliability and effectiveness of the survey. Bill indicated that in general terms the questionaire would consist of 100 questions, is conducted over the telephone by trained personnel, is given to 400 randomly selected residents, takes 21 minutes to complete and costs approximately $5,000. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Commission that the next meeting would be held on 1989, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Conference representatives of Decision Resources, Ltd. and Mr. present. Park and Recreation Tuesday, October 10, Room. At this time, Sanders will both be The Park and Recreation Commission discussed the benefit of having aerial photographs of existing and potential park areas. It was noted that the City Council is planning to authorize the air photographs for the Woodland Trails Park and the Hillside Park within the near future. Additional air photos could be obtained in 1990 as the need arises and is more clearly defined. The Commission discussed with Mr. Sanders the need for area wide parks in the developing area of Elk River and in the undeveloped northern area of the City; the potential problems with developing a city wide trail system; the possibility of Hillside Park being expanded to the east in order to provide a larger park; and potential development of properties underneath existing highwire areas which are currently right-of-way properties of the Utilities. Prior to 1989, it etc. would survey and collection, River. the next Park and Recreation Commission meeting on October 10, was indicated that the City Staff, Commission, Councilmembers, work on defining the issues that need to be included within a that Mr. Sanders would continue his work on the data inventory, and analysis of existing situations within Elk 6. Staff Updates It was noted by the City Administrator that Charlie Blesener had met with Mr. Sanders prior to the meeting to provide him with information regarding city recreation programs and that he had a previous appointment and could not attend this meeting. Additionally, the City Administrator noted that Park Superintendent, Phil Hals, was on vacation.