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i Item: 7 `ity of Elk>1.(44Memorandum River To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Michael Hecker,Parks and Recreation Director Date: September 13,2017 Subject: Director's Report This report is a monthly highlight of department activities related to collaborations, strategic planning, staff changes/developments, and park operations. The Guide and Marketing Commission members had requested at the August meeting to add The Department"Guide" and marketing as a possible discussion item for the agenda. The guide and marketing were discussed during the department budget meeting at the Monday,August 14 City Council work session. It was made clear that the guide would no longer be produced. Some of the monies allocated for the guide will be used in 2018 for a new Full time Marketing/Community Engagement position. One of the duties of this new position will be the marketing of recreation programs. Elk Rivers Ice Arena and Lion John Weicht Park Facilities RFP A Request for Proposals (RFP) to obtain the services of a qualified architectural firm for the Arena and Lion's Park Center and park will be accepted until Thursday, September 14,4:00 pm. The consultant services to be performed are for designs and professional services for the Elk River Ice Arena and Lion John Weicht Park improvements including: schematic design; final architectural and site design;construction documents;bidding and construction administration. The improvements requested are to follow the attached concept plans approved by City Council. The planning process shall include city development requirements and processes that include preparation of required submittals and presenting at Commission and City Council meetings. It is expected construction documents be completed by February 1,2018 and construction begins in April 2018. The successful proposal should include a detailed scope,budget estimate and a willingness to participate in a collaborative project team with city staff and the School District. Details on the RFP can be found on the city website. October Commission Meeting Tuesday, October 17 A reminder that the October regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 17. It is expected that the Park Improvement Fund will be discussed and recommended at this meeting. The meeting date was changed to not conflict with the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association annual conference during the week of October 10. IIMEIEI MY N:\Departments\Parks and Recreation\Commission\Packets\2017\09-13-17 PRC Packet\Director's Report 9-13-17.docx NATURE