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City of <br /> Elk <br /> Memorandum <br /> River <br /> To: Parks and Recreation Commission <br /> From: Michael Hecker,Parks and Recreation Director <br /> Date: April 8,2015 <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 /> Library Board Meeting <br /> Rodney and I attended the recent Library Board Meeting. Some board members expressed concerns <br /> with the Powered By Nature artwork and the installation on the grounds. A copy of the artwork and <br /> approximate location are attached. The EDA made the decision as the library grounds are owned by <br /> the EDA. Staff from Economic Development will meet with some of the board members to find a <br /> positive resolution. They also recommended moving ahead with asphalt to replace the pavers in the <br /> circle around the flag pole and concert to replace the pavers in front of the door front entrance. <br /> Work has already commenced on the entrance area. <br /> Prestigious Woodland Hills Third Addition <br /> The city council approved the plat of Prestigious Woodland Hills 3rd on March, 16. A copy is <br /> attached to this report. Outlot A,on the east side of the plat adjacent to the Great Northern Trail, <br /> has been created satisfying park dedication for the entire plat. This was originally approved by City <br /> Council on June 21,2004 after the Commission made their recommendation in 2004. <br /> Woodland Trails Park Winter Season <br /> The winter season at Woodland Trails Park was officially completed in mid-March. This means all <br /> of the season signs are down and the sleds have been winterized. This winter,the volunteers only <br /> put on 1,100 miles on the sleds for grooming purposes compared to 3,000 miles last year. Because <br /> of the lack of snow,the volunteers were able to cut down over 230 trees,most either have Oak Wilt <br /> or are in bad shape. Most all of the trail work in our park system is completed by volunteers—this <br /> includes Woodland Trails and Hillside Parks. <br /> I P U I E R F I { A <br /> N:\Departments\Parks and Recreation\Commission\Packets\2015\04-08-15 PRC Packet\Director's Report 4-8-15.docx NATURE <br />