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Item: 6 MEMORANDUM ver TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director DATE: March 9, 2012 SUBJECT: Director's Report This report is a highlight of out Department's activities to inform the Commission on items related to strategic planning, staff development, pazk operations and collaborations during the past month. Bailey Point We axe getting very close to agreeing with the language in the Minnesota Land Trust conservation agreement fox Bailey Point. A Ciry Council work session to review the agreement and the purchase of Baily Point is planned fox Monday, March 12. Handke Pit Rink The last day of operations for the rink was Tuesday, February 28 due to the warm weather conditions. Unfortunately, we were never able to build a strong base this year due to the unusually warm winter season. Pinewood Golf Course Weather pemvtting, it is possible that Pinewood Golf Couse could be open the end of this month. We decided to cancel the annual Mayor/Council Pinewood Open this yeaz due to declining interest. This event is usually held in June. Only 28 people participated in the event in 2011 compazed to 40 in 2010. Woodland Trails Paxk I attended the Woodland Trails Park Biathlon on Sunday, Mazch 4. I was impressed by the number of skiers in the park. The Biathlon had 14 participants in the "Experienced" race, including Nick Proell -who returned from the Youth Olympics in Innsbruck and over 60 participants in the novice races. Hillside Park Volunteers I continue to meet with the volunteers at Hillside Paxk xegazding their concerns of the tree clearing that occurred by GRE this past fall. The Pazk Steward, Rich Omdahl, presented a restoration plan on March 8 that I have some concerns regarding the size, cost and overall effectiveness. I will review this with staff and GRE, and then plan to bring this up as an agenda item for the April Commission Meeting. ror EREO Ir ~aruRE