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J ct, of Elk Memorandum River To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Michael Hecker,Parks and Recreation Director Date: December 11,2013 Subject: Director's Report This report is a monthly highlight of our Department's activities informing the Commission on items related to collaborations, strategic planning, staff changes/ development,and park operations. Recreation Coordinator Position Jessica Converse resigned from her position as Recreation Coordinator on November 18 to take a full- time position with the Plymouth Parks and Recreation Department. Her last day was December 3. Plymouth Parks and Recreation is the organization she was employed with on a temporary basis before accepting the Elk River Parks and Recreation Coordinator position. Staff determined that the most effective way to rehire the position was to utilize the candidate pool from last spring's hiring process. From that pool it was decided to interview Tim Dalton,who had performed well during the interview process. Mr. Dalton was interviewed on Thursday,November 21 and it was then decided to proceed with the hiring process. Mr. Dalton has a wealth of experience working in public recreation in both municipal and community education settings. Mr. Dalton's hiring was approved by City Council consent agenda on December 2. His first day will be Monday,December 9. We plan to introduce him to the Commission and City Council in January. Parks and Recreation Master Plan City Council approved the Parks and Recreation Plan on November 18,2013. HKGi, the consultants for the plan,will kick off the master planning process by meeting with the parks and recreation planning group made up of city staff and two Parks and Recreation Commission members. The kick off meeting will be on December 12 and will include a tour of our parks and facilities. HKGi will give an introductory presentation to City Council in early January. They want to use this presentation to gather initial goals and priorities. The entire master planning process will take nine months with a completion date expected in early September. Minnesota Hockey Day The Minnesota Hockey Day event is scheduled for January 18. The layout for this event at Handke Pit is attached. Dave Anderson has been instrumental in the planning of the facilities for this event. I N:ADepartmentsAParks and Recreation A Commission A Packets\2013V12-11-13 PRC Packet A7 Directors Report 12-11- IPOIEREO ONATURE� 13docx