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City of <br /> Elk ......._., <br /> )-(''***... ...„ <br /> Memorandum <br /> River <br /> To: Parks and Recreation Commission <br /> From: Michael Hecker,Parks and Recreation Director <br /> Date: January 14,2014 <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 /> Houlton Farm Property Acquisition <br /> I am proud to report that we are now owners of the Houlton farm property conservation area. We <br /> have a locked gate at the main street entrance. We have no plans for the property this winter except <br /> to work on the planning requirements for the new property. We do need to decide how we plan to <br /> demolish/move the house and others structures on the site. City Council approved Jerry Olsen as <br /> the City Council representative on the Planning Committee. The list of committee members will <br /> soon be presented to City Council for final approval. <br /> Rivers Edge Commons Park Expansion <br /> The design services to expand Rivers Edge Commons Park will begin later this month. This was <br /> discussed and approved last month by the Commission. This project is in the 2015 Park <br /> Improvement Fund. The concepts will be presented to the Parks and Recreation Commission later <br /> this winter preferably by February, so that the final design and construction costs can be determined. <br /> City Council did approve to replace the pavers in the crosswalk and the upper half of the alley. <br /> Annual Volunteer Recognition Program <br /> The annual Volunteer Recognition Program has been scheduled for Thursday, March 5, 2015 at <br /> Rockwood's. Please save the date and plan on attending. Invitations will go out by early February <br /> with details. <br /> Skate Park and Park Improvement Fund <br /> Design services for the skate park at Orono Park will also be reviewed in the coming month. A <br /> budget of$35,000 was approved for design in the Park Improvement Fund. A list of projects <br /> approved by the Commission and City Council is attached. <br /> Riverfront Concert Series 2015 <br /> The Bank of Elk River will sponsor the Concert Series for 2015. Staff is still working on the line up <br /> but it is promised to be the highest quality concert venue with up to five new bands. <br /> 1 i r E R E I I1 <br /> N:\Departments\Parks and Recreation\Commission\Packets\2015\01-1415 PRC Packet\Directors Report 1-14-14.docx NATURE <br />