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S ElkMEMORANDUM Item: 8 River TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director DATE: September 12, 2012 SUBJECT: Director's Report This report is a highlight of our Department's activities to inform the Commission on items related to strategic planning, staff development,park operations and collaborations during the past month. Summer Concert Series The annual summer event has received good reviews this year. The concerts with the best attendance of over 1,500 people were the July 19 Rockin'Hollywoods and the June 21 Church of Cash. Except for the June 14 Dueling Pianos (at the Arena because of weather),all of the concerts were at Rivers Edge Park. Staff is currently reviewing the Series. We have already spoken with the Bank of Elk River on a proposal for 2013. Parks and Recreation Budget A draft operating budget was presented to the City Council in July. The City Council will continue to review City budgets through next month. We will present the parks and recreation capital items to City Council in October. I plan to have a work session with the Parks and Recreation Commission on October 10 regarding the department capital improvement plans. One of the major items in the capital budget for 2013 is the Orono Playground- also a work session item for the September 12 meeting to discuss concepts. Woodland Trails Park Trails Parks Maintenance staff spent over a month preparing the trails for sealing. We were able to fog seal the trails in early August and hope this process will provide a longer life. We have received positive feedback regarding this effort. Minnesota Recreation and Park Association (MRPA) Annual Conference Some of our staff will be attending the MRPA Annual Conference in Brainerd,MN next week. I will be presenting an educational session "Partnering Your Way To Success" at my first MRPA conference.