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Memorandum To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director Date: June 8, 2022 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. Active Elk River - Orono Park & YAC The YAC buildings were completed in time for the Ice Breaker tournament. This project is mostly complete except for the punch list items. Orono Park is making satisfactory progress, except for the splash pad and pickleball courts. The park will remain closed until the final lift is completed. The latest information on the pickleball courts is attached. YAC athletic fields #4, #5, #6 YAC fields 4-6 are currently closed due to severe turf dieback. Staff is continuing to investigate determining the cause of the turf damage. The likely scenarios are detailed in the attached memo. Tonya Love Farewell Tonya Love resigned after 18-years with the city taking a new job in the private sector. Her farewell was on May 25. We will miss the unofficial department historian. Ali will fill in as the Parks Commission Secretary and other administrative duties until the position vacancy is filled. WTRP Nature Play Area and Shelter Project The electrical subcontractor failed to install proper grounding underneath the water feature. Unfortunately, this means the water feature is inoperable and in violation of the state-adopted electrical code. Also, the nearby pavilion has not had a final inspection by the state and is also not code compliant. A letter from our attorney to the contractor addressing these issues is attached. Both features will be closed until further notice. Trott Brook Park Tennis Court Project Excavation work started on this project May 19. All work should be substantially completed before Friday, July 1. Item: 9