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Memorandum <br /> <br />To: Parks and Recreation Commission <br /> <br />From: Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director <br /> <br />Date: October 5, 2022 <br /> <br />Subject: Director’s Report <br /> <br />This report is a monthly highlight of department activities related to recent collaborations, strategic <br />planning, staff changes/developments, and park operations. <br /> <br />Orono Park <br />When the pickleball courts opened, staff received a few requests to install restrooms next to the courts. <br />Some users feel the restroom across the street is too far away. If we place one at the courts, we will need <br />an ADA accessible unit on a concrete pad. <br />Due to a stone production delay, the capstone for the park pavilion will be installed around October 21, <br />2022. This is several months later than we expected. <br />Park Restrooms <br />We will try to keep the Orono, YAC and LJWP restrooms open until October 15. Depending on demand <br />and pavilion reservation needs, we could add portable toilets if necessary. We have a few shelters reserved <br />through the middle of October. A portable toilet will be kept year-round at Orono Park next to the skate <br />park. <br />CR 44 <br />The CR 44 open house last week yielded about 40 different interested visitors to receive information and <br />give input. Comments and input gathered at the open house will be shared by Assistant County Engineer <br />David Roedel at the November 9, 2022, Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. <br />Rivers Edge Commons Park Dock <br />Monday, September 26th was the dedication of the new Rivers Edge Dock. Special thanks to Shannon <br />Tatro and Chris Carlson who led the efforts to raise the funds and install the dock. Chris committed half <br />the price of the dock through a donation from the Carlson Family Lightshield Foundation. Both Mayor <br />John Dietz and Councilmember Wagner expressed their appreciation for private businesses and citizens <br />getting involved in community projects like this one. <br />Removal of the downtown dock for the winter is scheduled for October 18. <br />Item: 9