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Memorandum To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Manager Date: March 13, 2024 Subject: Parks and Recreation Manager’s Report This report is a monthly highlight of department activities related to recent collaborations, strategic planning, staff changes/developments, and park operations. Rivers Edge Commons Park Stone Seating The City Council directed staff at the September 5, 2023, Regular Meeting Work Session to research options to address the deteriorating stone seating at Rivers Edge Commons Park. This park was constructed in 2007 and expanded in 2017. About 40% of the stone seating has significant deterioration due to erosion. HKGi President Paul Paige presented three options at the City Council meeting on March 4 (attached to this report). The City Council preferred option two – the direction is for HKGi to get a total cost to replace all seating stone, and not just the main seating, with concrete block and improved drainage. Senior Activity Center We are happy to report Natalie Anderson is back at work 20-hours per week at the senior center. After a two- month absence she is glad to be back at work. Many of the seniors were glad to see her back. She will start full- time on March 18. Lion John Weicht Park Playground We are expecting demolition and preparation of the playground at Lions Park to begin in early April. Weather dependent, the equipment will arrive to be installed in mid-April. We will keep the Commission posted on a grand opening date. Public Art Update The Beautification and Public Art Committee of the EDA received two proposals to place art on city property through its recent solicitation process. They were reviewed and scored at the committee’s Feb. 20th meeting. Proposal One focused on placement at the FT Center. Proposal Two focused on both a project at the FT Center and adding artwork to trash receptacles in Orono Park. The committee selected the first proposal and will be working with the FT Center on that project. Parks Commissioner Mike Niziolek attended the committee meetings on behalf of the Parks and Recreation Commission. Item: 10