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Item 7 <br /> .r <br /> of <br /> Elk <br /> Memorandum <br /> River <br /> To: Parks and Recreation Commission <br /> From: Michael Hecker,Parks and Recreation Director <br /> Date: February 8, 2017 <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 /> Riverfront Concert Series 2017 <br /> The concert series schedule is complete for 2017. The official schedule will be made available next <br /> month. Favorites such as the Fabulous Armadillos,Arch Allies and The Jimmy's will be coming <br /> back. Bands will perform June 22 through August 24 with no concert on July 6. <br /> A grand opening for Rivers Edge Commons Park is scheduled for June 15,rain or shine. No <br /> headliner band is planned for this event but it will have roving entertainment and an opportunity to <br /> showcase the new park to the public. <br /> City Annual Boards/Commissions Recognition Dinner <br /> The city annual board and commissions dinner is scheduled for Wednesday,March 8 at Rockwoods. <br /> A reminder that the Parks and Recreation Commission regular meeting for March has been moved <br /> to Thursday,March 9. <br /> Pinewood Golf Course <br /> Staff continues to work on the proposal from the Elk River Golf Club to manage Pinewood Golf <br /> Course. Staff is currently working on a contract agreement that will be brought forward to City <br /> Council for approval. <br /> Bailey Point Nature Preserve Barn <br /> Park Maintenance staff is planning the demolition of the Bailey Point Nature Preserve horse barn <br /> this winter. The Bailey Point Master Plan determined that the small barn be removed as it does not <br /> have historical value and continues to deteriorate. The asbestos test was completed with negative <br /> results. The barn is located next to the maintenance structure that was restored as an Eagle Scout <br /> project. <br /> P D i E R E ® 81 <br /> N:\Departments\Parks and Recreation\Commission\Packets\2017\02-08-17 PRC Packet\Director's Report 2-8-17.docx NATURE <br />