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of <br /> Elk <br /> Memorandum <br /> River <br /> To: Parks and Recreation Commission <br /> From: Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director <br /> Date: September 14, 2016 <br /> Subject: Director's Report <br /> This report is a monthly highlight of department activities related to collaboration, strategic <br /> planning, staff changes/developments, and park operations. <br /> River Edge Commons Park Expansion <br /> The construction on Rivers Edge Park expansion started in late August. The contractor, Sunram,is <br /> currently dealing with erosion issues caused in early September from the excessive rainfall. Safety <br /> fencing and signs have been posted. The underground utility work is currently taking place. <br /> City Council approved change order requests on September 6 to enhance the park beyond the <br /> original scope City Council approved in April. This includes the installation of WiFi, 220v power <br /> for cable television and expanding the west staircase to 8 feet in width. The Sherburne-Wright <br /> Cable Commission staff is very interested in the 220v power and WiFi to broadcast live from the <br /> park. The EDA staff was able to receive a grant for the WiFi. Staff recommends increasing the <br /> width of the new west staircase from its original 6.5 feet to 8 feet to provide for a better aisle way <br /> for wedding processions. There is no impact to the General Fund since separate funding sources <br /> were made available for the changes. <br /> Woodland Trails (Regional) Park <br /> Having successfully completed the extensive and thorough process to become a regional park <br /> (including the completion of the Woodland Trails Park Master Plan that was adopted by City <br /> Council in July—attached for your files),we were eligible to submit a funding application before the <br /> deadline date of September 2, 2016. Staff submitted projects with a total cost over$500,000 as <br /> outlined in the master plan. The projects include a children's play area,general site amenities, <br /> construction of a new storage garage,wayfinding, a picnic shelter and a new archery range. <br /> Great Northern Trail Regional Meeting <br /> Barry Wendorf Greater MN Regional Parks and Trails Commissioner are leading an effort to fmd <br /> out how the Great Norther Trail will fit within the Greater MN Regional Park and Trail System. <br /> The first meeting to gather plans is scheduled for Thursday, September 15 at the Princeton City Hall <br /> Council Room. <br /> POPEREB BY <br /> N:\Departments\Parks and Recreation\Commission\Packets\2016\09-14-16 PRC Packet\Director's Report 9-14-16.docx NATURE <br />