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N:\Departments\Parks and Recreation\Commission\Packets\2019\09-11-2019 PRC Packet\10 Director's Report 9-11- 19.docx Item: 10 Memorandum To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director Date: September 11, 2019 Subject: Director’s Report _______________________________________________________________________ This report is a monthly highlight of department activities related to collaborations, strategic planning, staff changes/developments, and park operations. Lion John Weicht Park Construction The northern section of Lion John Weicht Park is now closed until the spring of 2020. Demolition of the Lions Park Center was completed two weeks ago. The storm water work under School Street was completed in time for school to start on September 3. A majority of the grading at the park should be done next week. Construction of the new softball fields will start in a few weeks. Active Elk River Construction All of the demolition work of the Ice Arena Barn is complete. Footings for the new facility have started. A time-lapse video of the demolition is available on the Active Elk River site. Stay posted on all of the construction progress by visiting www.ActiveElkRiver.com City Wayfinding Program The “Welcome to Elk River” monument signs have been installed. The electric to the signature park signs has been completed. Staff has received positive comments on the signs, especially when they are lit up. Oak Knoll Fields The Oak Knoll ball fields will be used in 2020 and possibly 2021 by ERHS varsity and JV softball and are undergoing their temporary transition to fast pitch. The new Lions Park field turf must be established this growing season to allow play in 2021. Riverfront Concert Series 2020 Staff is currently negotiating with the Bank of Elk River for the sponsorship of the Riverfront Concert Series.