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<br /> <br />ITEM 3. <br /> <br />TO: MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL <br /> <br />FROM: PAT KLAERS, CITY ADMINISTRATOR <br /> <br />DATE: MARCH 17, 1993 <br /> <br />SUBJECT: PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION <br />INTERVIEWS <br /> <br />Park & Recreation Commission member, Byron Houghtelin, has <br />resigned from the Commission. Byron's term was to expire at <br />the end of 1993. The City Council advertised for this vacancy <br />on the Commission and received two applications. Attached for <br />your review are the applications from Sue Daleiden and Darryl <br />Branham. Both apPticants have confirmed that they could attend <br />the 3/22 City Council meeting for an interview with the <br />Council. Sue is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. and Darryl is <br />scheduled for 6:55 p.m. <br /> <br />Also attached for your review is the Park and Recreation <br />Commission roster and the Park and Recreation Commission <br />Ordinance. Chair Dave Anderson cannot attend this meeting, but <br />he indicat,ed that he would contact another Commission member to <br />sit in on the interviews in order to answer any questions from <br />the Councilor the applicants regarding Commission activities. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />The Park and Recreation Commission meets the first Wednesday of <br />each month at 7:00 p.m., and generally meets for 3 to 3-1/2 <br />hours. The Commission traditionally has taken two months or so <br />off in the summer so the Commission actually meets about ten <br />times each year. <br /> <br />Some relevant issues or questions to discuss with the <br />Commission applicants could relate to the following items: <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />- Why would you like to be a member or participant on the <br />Park and Recreation Commission? <br />- Do you use any of the City's parks or trails or <br />participate in any local recreation programs? <br />- What do you like best and about the Elk River parks and <br />trails. system? What do you like least? <br />- What do you like best about the Elk River recreation <br />programs? What do you like least? <br />- Have you ever attended a City Councilor Commission (Park <br />& Recreation or Planning) meeting? <br />- What do you think should be the Commission's relationship <br />with the residents and the City Council? <br />- Do you think the City should emphasize park land purchases <br />or development in the 1990's?..Which is most important to <br />you: neighborpood parks, regional/area wide parks, or <br />trails? <br />What major park and recreation goals should the City of <br />Elk River be working towards? <br />Are you familiar with the 728 Regional Recreation Program? <br /> <br />720 Dodge Avenue N.W., Elk River, Minnesota 55330 (612) 441-7420 <br />