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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes May 9, 2007 Page 3 • Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Maertz shared that Brian Thompson from Hinote Hero's Charity is requesting special use of Orono Park on Juy 28`~ fox a fundraiser. Hinote Hero's is a charity that raises money for the Children's Hospitals in Minneapolis and Denver. Hinote Hero's Local Event Coordinator, Brian Thompson shared that the benefit went smoothly last year and was a success with approximately $30,000 in profit for their charity. Mr. Thompson stated in exchange for waiving any park use fees Hinote Hero's will assist the Parks and Recreation Department in advertising and promoting their recreation opportunities. The Parks and Recreation Commission approved and waived fees in 2006. Mr. Thompson stated they would like to use an event tent by Kuss Field for hosting dinner. Last year the dinner was held at the Elk River Bowling Alley however that has since closed. Mr. Thompson shared that they were expecting 115 people for the event and 130 people for dinner. Commissioner Anderson stated the Hinote's Hero staff should work with city staff • in placement of the tents to prevent damaging any underground watering system. MOVED BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SCHULDT TO WAIVE PARK RENTAL FEES FOR HINOTE HERO'S CHARITY EVENT ON JULY 28, 2007. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 8.2.A Land Use Cases -None 8.3.A. Policy Issues -Archery Range at Alba Ridge Parks and Recreation Coordinator, Ross Demant shared that Bruce Dryden has requested the City of Elk River to consider constructing an archery range in one of the parks. Staff considered the north side of Alba Ridge as a proposed location. The north side of the park is separated by about 250 yards of wetland and green space. There is room to expand the park if use of the range increases. Mr. Demant shared that it will cost approximately $2,000 for the construction of a shooting stand and archery targets. If constructed the city would propose charging a $5 daily use fee and $30 annual use fee. Sponsors would be pursued and the DNR has up to $5,000 of grant money available as of May 2, 2007. • Commissioner Nystrom asked what kind of topography was in Alba Ridge Park.