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Item: 7.2.B. <br />MEMORANDUM <br />TO: Parks and Recreation Commission <br />FROM: Steve Benoit, Recreation Manager <br />DATE: December 8, 201 I <br />SUBJECT: Major Park Use -Use of Orono Park and Handke Stadium for <br />the Shiver Elk River Winter Festival <br />Re uest <br />The Elk River Chamber of Commerce has requested the use of Orono Park on Saturday, <br />February 25th to hold a community winter festival fundraiser event. The rental period <br />would run from approximately 8:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m The group plans to hold a variety of <br />activities such as a polar bear plunge, chili cook off, and a hockey tournament at Handke. <br />The group will place tents at Orono Park. <br />Information for your consideration <br />• This is a resident group. <br />• Proceeds from the event will be donated to local charities. <br />Staff Recommendations <br />Event be approved with the following guidelines: <br />• All facility rental fees be waived. <br />• The Parks and Recreation Department provide trash cans for the event. <br />• The group will cover the cost of any needed additional portable toilets. <br />• The group will coordinate with necessary agencies to address safety aspects relating <br />to the polar bear plunge. <br />• The group will coordinate with the Health Department regarding any food serving <br />guidelines. <br />• The group will coordinate with the Parks and Recreation Department on logistic <br />items such as tent locations. <br />PRtEREO IE <br />1`~ATUR~ <br />