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Item # 9.A.5. <br /> I of <br /> E ti� <br /> City") <br /> River <br /> MEMORANDUM <br /> TO: Park and Recreatio Commission <br /> r. <br /> FROM: Michele McPherso , • irector of Planning <br /> DATE: May 14, 2003 <br /> SUBJECT: Adopt-a-Park Program <br /> Request <br /> The Park and Recreation Commission is asked to endorse an Adopt-a-Park program. <br /> Attachments <br /> • Description-Adopt-a-Park Program <br /> • Adopt-a-Park Application Form <br /> Darlene Nickols, Elk River resident,has approached City staff regarding the establishment of an <br /> Adopt-a-Park program. The Adopt-a-Park program is intended to provide an opportunity for <br /> individuals and groups to contribute to the community by making park areas cleaner, safer, and <br /> more attractive as outlined on the attached Adopt-a-Park program description. She is willing, <br /> with staff assistance,to organize, recruit, and meet with prospective volunteers and volunteer <br /> groups. <br /> The primary responsibility initially would be for groups to monitor the park on a weekly basis <br /> (weather permitting) and to inform staff regarding park needs such as the occurrence of <br /> vandalism or the need to replace equipment. If volunteers elect to become more "ambitious" <br /> and would like to pose a more intensive project, staff will bring those to the Commission for <br /> formal approval, especially since it is likely that these types of projects would require additional <br /> expenditures of City funds. <br /> Ms.Nickols will be in attendance at the May 14th meeting, should you have any specific <br /> questions for her. <br /> Recommendation <br /> Staff recommends that the Park and Recreation Commission recommend that the City Council <br /> approve the Adopt-a-Park program and allow Ms.Nickols to coordinate volunteers. <br /> $:\PLANNING\Paths\Adopt-a-Park\5-14 P&R memo.doc <br />