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Item: 9 <br /> ECity1� MEMORANDUM <br /> of River <br /> TO: Parks and Recreation Commission <br /> FROM: Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director <br /> DATE: March 13, 2013 <br /> SUBJECT: Director's Report <br /> This report is a monthly highlight of our Department's activities informing the Commission on <br /> items related to collaborations, strategic planning, staff changes/ development, and park operations. <br /> Recreation Coordinator Vacancy <br /> The job announcement for the Recreation Coordinator position is being advertised locally, state <br /> wide and nationally. Qualified candidates will have five years' experience in municipal recreation. <br /> Bachelor's degree in recreation or closely related field is preferred. Application deadline is March 25. <br /> Orono Park Playground <br /> The playground design recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission and the January <br /> playground work session was approved by City Council on March 4. The location of the playground <br /> did change which is different to what was presented to the Commission in February. We had to <br /> move the location because of existing utility lines that are under the current playground location. <br /> The new location is shown on the attached site plan. <br /> Bailey Point <br /> We have had two community meetings in the past few months to discuss the design of Bailey Point. <br /> Staff will be working on the design of the parking lot soon based on the community discussions. <br /> Staff will also be cleaning the site in the coming month. It is recommended that the Commission <br /> review next month the official name of the site. Also, the Commission should consider if fishing <br /> should be allowed or restricted at the new site. <br /> Skate Park Committee <br /> On February 20, 2013, four staff members met with three individuals and one Parks and Recreation <br /> liaison to discuss the skate park. Introductions were made, a brief history was given to the <br /> committee members,possible locations for a new park, and the removal of the park was discussed. <br /> One gentleman stated he was interested in spearheading a volunteer group for removing the skate <br /> park. This will be completed in manner to analyze its integrity for possible reuse in the interim. <br /> Staff has been trying to coordinate with him on the project, but with the recent snow storms, the <br /> removal process will be delayed. The other two individuals were going to look into possible grant <br /> sources for a new playground. A new meeting has not yet been identified. <br />