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Memorandum To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director Date: December 14, 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. Department Re-organization Finance Director Lori Ziemer announced her retirement effective December 19, 2022. City Administrator Cal Portner met recently with City Council to discuss a reorganization plan that is authentic and meaningful to enhance our city operations. The Finance Department currently consists of the Finance, IT, and Liquor Operations Division. Cal proposed with City Council direction to combine this division with the FT Center and the Parks and Recreation Department into one department under the leadership of a newly created position. The new position will be an Assistant City Administrator with a broad governmental or business management experience. Councilmember Appointments Councilmember Mike Beyer has been appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission for the next two years beginning next month. Councilmember Jennifer Wagner has been serving on the Parks Commission since January 9, 2019. Thank you, Jennifer, for your four years of service. Orono Park The Orono Park project was basically closed out and we were able to submit our last check request to the DNR for the final payment for the Orono Park grant. A pay application for the remaining retainage from all the subcontractors was submitted to the city. The landscaping items have not matured, so this is the only retainage remaining being held through 2023. Athletic Field Analysis and Park Facility User Fees The Athletic Field Analysis study and the Park Facility User Fees that were supposed to be presented last month by Warren Ellingworth will now be presented at the January meeting. The study will include recent feedback received from Commissioners and staff. Item: 9