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<br />The Elk River Vision <br />A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional <br />service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity <br />Request for Action <br /> <br /> <br />To <br />Parks and Recreation Commission <br />Item Number <br />7.4 <br />Agenda Section <br />Discussion <br />Meeting Date <br />September 9, 2020 <br />Prepared by <br />Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director <br />Item Description <br />Orono Park Plans <br />Reviewed by <br />Cal Portner, City Administrator <br />Reviewed by <br /> <br /> <br />Action Requested <br />Further Discussion of Orono Park Plans <br /> <br />Background/Discussion <br />The Orono Park Plans were first presented to the Commission at the August regular meeting. <br /> <br />A special meeting was held at Lion John Weicht Park on August 27 and the Commission unanimously <br />agreed to proceed with the amenities shown by SRF Consulting. <br /> <br />The highest priorities were the skate park, splash pad, restroom building, picnic pavilion and pickleball <br />courts. The commission recommended removal of the basketball courts and trail lighting to match <br />available funding through Active Elk River. <br /> <br />SRF is currently preparing detailed plans which will later be reviewed by the Parks and Recreation <br />Commission and then City Council before they go out to bid this winter. <br /> <br />Financial Impact <br />The total cost estimates for the park amenities recommended by the Commission is nearly $3 million. <br /> <br />Attachments <br /> Orono Park Plans