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Memorandum <br /> <br />To: Parks and Recreation Commission <br /> <br />From: Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Manager <br /> <br />Date: May 10, 2023 <br /> <br />Subject: Parks and Recreation Manager’s Report <br /> <br />This report is a monthly highlight of department activities related to recent collaborations, strategic planning, <br />staff changes/developments, and park operations. <br /> <br />Park Restroom Buildings <br />There were a few broken pipes found during the seasonal opening of the Lion John Weicht Park restroom <br />building last week. Facilities staff worked late into the weekend to make the necessary repairs and make sure the <br />water quality was good. Their work paid off with the building opening on Monday. The Orono Park Restrooms <br />were open to the public on May 1. <br />The ERHS softball boosters have voiced concerns about the bathrooms not being open in time for the start of <br />their season in April and requested the building be open earlier going forward. This would require building <br />modifications to ensure earlier charging of the water system since the building is currently not insulated or <br />heated. We will evaluate options and continue discussions with the high school. This may come to a future City <br />Council Work Session for discussion and direction. <br />Custodian Contracts <br />City Council approved the custodial services contract for the park restrooms and city buildings. This is <br />specifically for the daily cleaning of the Elk River Library, and weekend cleanings of the Lion John Weicht Park <br />restrooms and servery, Trott Brook Barn, Youth Athletic Complex restrooms and Orono Park restrooms. The <br />city provides a full-time custodian for the daily cleaning of the park buildings during the week. <br />River’s Edge Commons Park Dock <br />Portions of the Rivers Edge Commons Park Dock decking were forced out of place last week during the height <br />of the Mississippi River crest. Parks maintenance picked them up to prevent them from floating away in the <br />current. The dock company is aware of it and will inspect the dock when the river fully recedes. The dock should <br />be installed within the next six weeks, depending on the water levels. <br /> <br /> <br />Item: 9