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Memorandum To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director Date: June 10, 2020 Subject: Director’s Report This report is a monthly highlight of department activities related to recent collaborations, strategic planning, staff changes/developments, and park operations. Steve Benoit Resignation Steve Benoit has tendered his resignation effective July 1. He has accepted Shoreview’s Parks and Recreation Director position. Steve came to Elk River from Shoreview and will be an asset to their team. In the interim, Tim Dalton will take on Steve’s responsibilities. Tim has held the position of recreation manager in his previous employment and we expect he will be up for the challenge. Incidentally, our former park maintenance superintendent, Rodney Schreifels also works for Shoreview. Rodney had left Elk River to take on a family business opportunity in Oklahoma and returned a couple of years ago. CSAH 12 Highway Construction The Commission has been reviewing this project since it was presented by the county as an open house in early January. It was recommended by the Commission May 13, 2020, and approved by City Council June 1 for construction this summer. Active Elk River Park Improvements Orono Park and YAC SRF Consulting has reviewed the YAC building and they are making progress on the Orono Park analysis. They have the following currently in progress: - Working through site layout with focus on accessibility, site grading, and minimizing impacts to existing utilities. - Development of a preliminary cost estimate based on the site layout. - Architect HCM has developed a preliminary spatial program for the shelter, restroom, and watercraft rental spaces and is preparing conceptual layouts. - SRF & HCM are planning to meet early next week to integrate site layout and building concepts. They will be meeting with staff in the next few weeks. Item: 10