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The Elk River Vision A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity Request for Action To Parks and Recreation Commission Item Number 6.1 Agenda Section Discussion Meeting Date May 6, 2019 Prepared by Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director Item Description Lion John Weicht Park Master Plan Reviewed by Cal Portner, City Administrator Reviewed by Action Requested Discussion Background/Discussion The concept plan for Lion John Weicht Park was never fully developed because of the uncertainty at the time with the recreation facilities study that was underway. With plans for ballfield improvements to accommodate a new multi-purpose facility nearly completed it is time to develop a master plan of the entire park. We have made a few improvements to the park the past year with a new lighted basketball court and pond dredging. The dredging removed all sediment from the basin that accumulated since it was originally constructed in 1984. Other improvements that should be considered for the park during the master plan process include the following:  Required storm water treatment to plan for new facilities  Shaping the pond and wetland features in the park  Trail loops within the park  Nine hole disc golf course  Lighting within the park  Connections to future developments  Sledding Hill  The Boys & Girls Club possible expansion partnering with the Lions Club Staff will be requesting quotes during the next few weeks for a design firm to master plan the park. What other types of improvements does the Parks and Recreation Commission want to see in the park? Financial Impact We have $15,000 in the Park Improvement Fund to hire a design team to develop a park master plan. Attachments  Parks and Recreation Master Plan Lion John Weicht Park Concept Plan  292 Design Group Site Plan  Elk-shaped Pond