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.(114* Item: 7 ElkMemorandum River To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Michael Hecker,Parks and Recreation Director Date: August 9,2017 Subject: Director's Report This report is a monthly highlight of department activities related to collaborations,strategic planning,staff changes/developments,and park operations. Bailey Point Nature Preserve Entrance Gate At the July Park Steward Meeting,Bailey Point Nature Preserve Park Steward Eric Toth,discussed the idea to open and close the entrance gates to the park. He felt this might keep overnight parking/illicit activities out of the preserve. Our operational policy is to not close park entrances and staff does not recommend changing the procedure. The police desire to keep access open for park patrolling. All parks are closed at 10 p.m. per ordinance and the police have done excellent work enforcing this. Hillside Park Trail Construction The reconstruction of the mountain bike trails at Hillside City Park is complete. Sections 3&4 are now complete. Staff has received frequent positive feedback from residents and trail users. The stewards are doing an excellent job finishing up the trail construction work. Barrington Park Playground Build it and they will come. Staff expects great interest in the new playground at Barrington Park. We are considering a ribbon cutting ceremony in mid-September to highlight the new playground with both the City Council and Commisson. Riverfront Concert Series 2017 All reviews of the expanded park and riverfront concert series have been positive. The last three concerts are powerhouse bands in the world of regional entertainment: August 10 Fabulous Armadillos August 17 Boogie Wonderland August 24 Arch Allies N:\Departments\Parks and Recreation\Conunission\Packets\2017\08-09-17 PRC Packet\7 Director's Report 8-9-17.docx NAGE