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Item: 8 <br /> Elk'>*(44Memorandum <br /> River <br /> To: Parks and Recreation Commission <br /> From: Michael Hecker,Parks and Recreation Director <br /> Date: January 10, 2018 <br /> Subject: Director's Report <br /> This report is a monthly highlight of department activities related to collaborations, strategic <br /> planning, staff changes/developments,and park operations. <br /> Elk Rivers Ice Arena and Lion John Weicht Park Facilities Design <br /> The Ice Arena Design Committee has nearly comleted its work on the schematic design phase of the <br /> Ice Arena. After discussions with the school district, consideration of schedules and effects on user <br /> groups and fresh eyes from our construction management team,a"Revised" option has been <br /> developed to better accommodate some of the challenges that were identified with the original <br /> option. <br /> City Council provided diretion at the December 18 meeting to proceed with the "Revised" option <br /> that is attached. The revised option includes keeping the current"Olmypic"building for dryland <br /> training and field turf space. Final schematics will be completed by the end of January and then <br /> design development will take three weeks. Construction is scheduled to start this early June 2018. <br /> The city continues to work with the Lions Club on options for Lion Park Center and Lions John <br /> Weicht Park. <br /> Park/Street Divisions Merger <br /> With the recent retirement of Steet Superintdnent Mark Thompson, the city has merged the Street <br /> and Park maintenance divisions. Park Superintendent Tim Sevcick now oversees both divisions. He <br /> currently reports to two department directors—Suzanne Fischer and me. <br /> Open Street Elk River <br /> Staff are currently investigating an Open Streets program for Main Street Downtown. More than a <br /> street festival, Open Street Elk River gives residents an opportunity to explore downtown and local <br /> businesses in a safe, fun and family-friendly way. The program will also provide opportunites to <br /> showcase city departments,youth sports organizations and local service groups. <br /> David Zakem Resignation <br /> Park Maintenance Worker David Zakem just resigned his Park Maintenance Worker position, <br /> effective January 18. We plan to advertise soon to fill his vacancy. <br /> rIeMENE ® sl <br /> N:\Departments\Parks and Recreation\Commission\Packets\2018\01-10-18 PRC Packet\Directors Report 1-10-18.docx I NATURE <br />