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ElkMemorandum <br /> River <br /> To: Parks and Recreation Commission <br /> From: Michael Hecker,Parks and Recreation Director <br /> Date: July 8,2015 <br /> Subject: Director's Report <br /> This report is a monthly highlight of department activities related to collaboration, strategic <br /> planning, staff changes/development, and park operations <br /> NRPA National Awards <br /> Dave Anderson was selected by the National Recreation and Park Association to receive the 2015 <br /> Robert M.Artz Citizen Advocacy Award. The Robert M Artz Award recognizes a citizen, an <br /> elected or appointed official, or volunteer who has demonstrated efforts to forward public parks and <br /> recreation through education and activating the public in their community, state or at the national <br /> level. A copy of the nomination form submitted in March is attached. It includes letters of <br /> recommendation from Mayor John Dietz and Congressman Tom Emmer. <br /> Dave will be recognized and presented with this award at the upcoming annual NRPA Conference <br /> in Las Vegas on Thursday, September 17 at the Best of the Best Ceremony. This annual ceremony <br /> recognizes the phenomenal work begin done in the field of parks and recreation nationwide. This is <br /> the most prestigious parks and recreation national award that can be given to a citizen volunteer/ <br /> appointed official. <br /> Rivers Edge Commons Park Phase One RFP <br /> The city received three proposals for the Rivers Edge Commons Park Phase One. HKGi received <br /> the strongest support for the project due in part to their work plan deliverables,project schedule, <br /> familiarity with the city, and the pricing. This is on the City Council agenda for approval on July 6. <br /> Following approval, design development will begin in late July. Refined costs estimates are expected <br /> to be brought to Council in August before seeking construction bids. With the construction season <br /> well underway, construction costs are expected to be higher than a later bidding for spring <br /> construction. We will explore bidding this project in the winter for completion in spring 2016. <br /> Park Dedication <br /> HKGi has prepared a proposal to assist the City in updating its park dedication ordinance. This <br /> proposal is a follow up to the recently completed Parks and Recreation Master Plan and reflects the <br /> discussion with City Council at the June 15,2015 worksession. <br /> rail I r N:\Departments\Parks and Recreation\Commission\Packets\2015\07-08-15 PRC Packet\Directors Report 7-8-15.docx TURE <br />