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Park & Recreation Commission Ivlinutes February 14Lh 2007 Page 2 5. Open Mike 6. Recreation Manager's Report - Bill Maertz Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Maertz shared that staff would be submitting a grant application by February 28"' to put a trail in from downtown Elk River to Babcock Park. Mr. Maertz shared that there will be a special marketing piece for Pinewood to promote all of its opportunities to area businesses. M!- Maertz stated what programs were currendy being offered. 7. Director's Report - Bill Maertz Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Maertz shared the current Park Dedication Fund balance and updated revenue forecasts. 8.1. Community Events - Update on Riverfront Music Series Recreation Coordinator, Ross Demant shared that there will be a concert series held on Thursday evenings at the Rivers Edge Commons Downtown Park. 8.2.A Land Use Cases - Simple Plat - P07-03 Chris Leeseberg, Planner/Park Planner presented information regarding a request to expand a business. The applicant wished to plat an Oudot from an existing plat to combine it with their property. MOVED BY COMMISSIONER NIZIOLEK AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER PAIGE TO RECOMMEND ACCEPTING PARK DEDICATION CASH AT THE RATE APPLICABLE AT THE TIME OF FINAL PLAT APPROVAL, AND THAT A lO-FOOT TRAIL EASEMENT ALONG THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF JARVIS STREET, AS IT ADJOINS THE SUBJECT PLAT, SHALL BE RECORDED. MOTION CARRIED 5- O. 8.3.A. Policy Issues - Taste of Elk River Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Maertz presented information regarding a request by the Elk River Rotary Club to use lions Park and lions Park Center for their 2nd annual Taste of Elk River event. The Elk River Rotary Club is requesting that the rental fees for major use of the park be waived for this event. Staff recommends approving the event with the following fees; use of the facility would be $100 refundable deposit, $75 building security fee, $160 extra portable toilet fees