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. . . MEETING NOTES FOR THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION RETREAT HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL JANUARY 6, 2001 Members Present: Chair Kuester; Commissioners Dana Anderson, Dave Anderson, Huberty, Peterson and Sladek Members Absent: Commissioner Reitsma Staff Present: Michele McPherson, Director of Planning The meeting was called to order at 8:05 a.m. by Chair Kuester. 1 . Review 2000 Goals and Obiectives Set Goals and Obiectives for 2001 The Commission discussed the 2000 goals and determined that a number of goals had been completed, while some goals would be ongoing but receive less focus in 2001. The Commission identified the following six goals for 2001: 1. Develop park identification signage. . Logo . Address . New park names Create marketing program for parks. . Logo . Brochure . Tag line Create separate Park and Recreation Department . Define Commission's new role Acquire or negotiate for acquisition one property identified as a regional park. Develop long-term master plans for ERY AC, Orono, and Woodland Trails for budgeting and phasing purposes. Develop resource management strategies. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 2. Review 10-Year Capital Improvement Budqet and Proposed 2001 Expenditures The Commission reviewed the lO-Year Capital Improvement Budget. In 2000, the Commission saw a net gain in the park dedication fund of approximately $58,000. For 2001, the following expenditures are proposed: . Barrington Park - $24,400 . Riverplace Park - $33,000 (playground and amenities) . Country Crossing 3rd Park - $6,500 . Deerfield 4 Park - $4,250 (retaining wall and landscaping) . Unimproved parks - $10,000