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+// Item: 7 c` Elk Memorandum �-� River To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Michael Hecker,Parks and Recreation Director Date: March 14,2018 Subject: Director's Report This report is a monthly highlight of department activities related to collaborations, strategic planning,staff changes/developments,and park operations. Proceed with Park Improvement Projects On March 5,the City Council was informed of the Commissions recommendation to proceed with the following three projects: • Dave Anderson Athletic Complex scoreboards for$40,000 • Dave Anderson Athletic Complex irrigation for$120,000 • Oak Knoll Athletic Complex field lighting and scoreboard for$125,000 Council Member Wagner expressed reservations with moving forward on the Dave Anderson Athletic Complex (DAAC) improvements due to the uncertainty of the location for the arena/civic center. She stated she is in favor of the Oak Knoll Park improvements. It was suggested a motion to approve the Oak Knoll improvements with DAAC improvements contingent upon the later work session discussion. The Council discussed the facility but did not discuss the DAAC improvements. The DAAC improvements will continue to be placed on hold until further Council action. Council approved the Oak Knoll athletic field lighting and scoreboard project. Delivery of the lights should occur within five weeks with two weeks for installation,weather dependent. Elk River Fest The Council approved moving forward with the downtown open street festival program on Saturday,July 7 and approved the name Elk River Fest. All downtown businesses were contacted by staff and each expressed support. The concert at Rivers Edge Commons Park for this event will be a Buddy Holly tribute band"The Night the Music Lived." Fireworks will be at the high school after the concert. rill ER ED R I N:\Departments\Parks and Recreation\Commission\Packets\2018\03-1418 PRC Packet\7 Director's Report 3-14 A "URE 18.docx