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4--FURNITURE <br />-AND- <br />THINGS <br />To: Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission <br />From: Tim Dalton, Multipurpose Facility Superintendent <br />Date: February 12, 2024 <br />Subject: Superintendent's Update <br />Memorandum <br />Skate with Santa <br />Our annual Skate with Santa event on Dec. 10, 2023, was very well attended, 382 pounds of food was collected and donated to <br />the CAER Food shelf. <br />ERYHA 2023-24 Outdoor Rink Lease <br />After reviewing several sites within the city and school district, ERYHA asked to place a temporary outdoor rink on the west <br />side of the FT Center. A lease was drafted for the location that included a $2000 payment. All costs associated with the rink are <br />the responsibility of ERYHA. ERYHA is also responsible for removal of the rink at the end of the season and any costs to <br />restore the site to its original condition. Unfortunately, the weather was not favorable for outdoor ice this season and the rink <br />was only used sparingly. The future of the outdoor rink and potential locations will be reviewed in the off season. <br />Future Outdoor Rink <br />ISD 728 has expressed interest in partnering with the city to develop a lease agreement for use of their practice field to the north <br />of the FT Center. This parcel would then be sublet to Elk River Youth Hockey for the purposes of an outdoor hockey rink. <br />This idea will be explored for the winter of 2024-25. <br />Staff Leaves <br />Facility Maintenance Manager, Rich Czech was on leave November 17-26, he is also currently on a leave that began January 20. <br />Facility staff have performed Rich's duties quite admirably. I want to recognize these members of our team, Jeff Shelby, Tony <br />Seibert, and Laura Estby, for all their efforts to keep the facility fully operational, maintained, and clean during these periods. <br />Natalie Anderson, Senior Activities Coordinator has been on a medical leave since late December. FT Center Staff and Park and <br />Recreation staff have stepped in help to fulfill Natalies duties in her absence. Senior Activity Center Program Assistant, Kristin <br />Gilbertson has done a great job working through the day-to-day operations and preparations for Senior Programs. Parks and <br />Recreation Manger, Michael Hecker, has contributed to several of the senior programs in Natalie's absence as well. <br />Billy Hunter Resignation <br />Assistant Facility Supervisor, Billy Hunter, resigned and his last day with the FT Center was January 13, 2023. Billy is relocating <br />to Fargo ND to work in community engagement for the City of Fargo. Staff will miss Billy's ideas and enthusiasm; we wish him <br />continued success in his new venture. <br />FT Center Reserved Parkin <br />Since winter break student parking has become quite troublesome. Staff towed the first vehicle of the 23-24 school year on <br />Thursday, February 8, 2024. To safeguard the reserved spots for FT Center users, staff are distributing informational flyers on <br />vehicles indicating the lot is for FT Center users only. The next step is issuing violation tickets. These explain their vehicle's <br />license number was recorded and any future violations will result in the vehicle being towed at the owner's expense. Our protocol <br />is to issue two violation tickets prior to having the vehicle towed. Parking is becoming a significant issue during the daytime <br />hours. Increased participation at the Senior Activity Center, free walking program users, additional daytime facility rentals, more <br />