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0 <br />• <br />• <br />i <br />City 'If <br />Elk -..-- <br />River <br />Request for Action <br />To <br />Item Number <br />Parks and Recreation Commission <br />7.2 <br />Agenda Section <br />Meeting Date <br />Prepared by <br />General Business <br />August 14, 2013 <br />Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director <br />Item Description <br />Reviewed by <br />Youth Football and Youth Lacrosse Field Donation <br />Reviewed by <br />Action Requested <br />No action requested at this time <br />Background /Discussion <br />Youth Football Association member Todd Raymakers, and Youth Lacrosse Association member Jeff <br />Hendricks, both of Elk River presented at the June 12 Commission meeting that their organizations are <br />teaming up to donate financially to build a 100 yard football field at YAC (Youth Athletic Complex). <br />They both stressed the need in Elk River for an additional field. The Associations are offering to pay the <br />City $33,000 as an initial contribution towards the city costs to construct a second football field at YAC. <br />Then they agree to make additional contributions in the amount of $40,000 to be paid in four annual <br />payments. The total donation amount offered to the City is $73,000. <br />Staff did meet with both associations to investigate options for location, design and construction. Some <br />of these options will be discussed at the August 14 meeting. City Engineer Justin Fenuite did estimate <br />costs to construct a paved parking lot at YAC. An overview plan with costs is attached. <br />Staff is recommending that the Commission review and update the Park Improvement Fund to set <br />priorities before making a decision on constructing an additional football field. Association members <br />Todd Raymakers and Jeff Hendricks will be at the August 14 meeting to discuss options. <br />Financial Impact <br />The cost of constructing an additional football field is substantial and has not been included in prior <br />discussion or capital improvement plans. It is recommended that the Commission review the Parks <br />Improvement Fund priorities before a final recommendation is made to City Council. <br />Attachments <br />YAC football field layout <br />YAC parking lot layout and costs <br />P0W£RI1 8 <br />rvATUR Y <br />