6. PRSR 09-13-2006ver
MEMORANDUM
TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Michele Bergh, Recreation Manager
DATE: September 1, 2006
SUBJECT: Staff Report
Hot Topic(s~ of the Month
We are looking forward to all being housed under one roof again in the near future. The
office rebuild is underway and the additional work in the storage room areas will start on
September 14`h. We hope to be back together by the end of September.
August Programs
Adult fitness, Parent and Tot Open Playtime, Wiggles and Giggles, BLAST, Girl Power,
Cheer America, Young Americans Self Defense, Volleyball Camp, Roller Hockey Skills
Camp, Sumner Soccer League, T-Ball, Day at the Dog Park, Dog Obedience, Sparts Camps,
Mad Science and Other Crazy Activities, CRUNCH, outings, Entertainment in the Park, Art
in the Park, Elk River Tuesday Paxk Racing Series, and Skating Academy.
Program Highlights
The Tuesday Night Park Races were a big success with about 70 children participating in 6
different races. We received a lot of positive feedback and the Cross Country team did a
gxeatjob of providing volunteers.
We will be hosting 3 mountain bike races at Hillside beginning September 5`h. This is a new
program as well and we look forward to having more opportunities available at Hillside in
the future.
The 1" Annual Pinewood Open filled with 54 participants and was a huge success. We
raised over $1,600 fox CAER. We axe currently working on an employee tournament to take
place on September 21".
Fall Softball has 14 teams signed up for Men's League on Mondays and 12 teams for Co-Rec
on Wednesday. This is up 2 teams from last year.
MEMO
TO: Bill Maertz
FROM: Suzanne Kostanshek, Senior Center Manager
DATE: 8-30-06
SUBJECT: Staff Report
Hot Topic(s) of the Month
8-1 National Night Out. #109 attended.
The Cookbook is here! Ordered 250 and sold # 143 in advance.
8-22 "Up North" Party co-sponsored with Senior Dining. #157 attended.
Interviewed a potential "Experience Works" person to work as a Receptionist/Program
Aide for 20 hours per week. Next day notified that their Grant was cancelled.
8-28 Matyor Stephanie Klinzing and Art Jackett at the center to talk to seniors about the
future Elk River area YMCA.
8-30 YMCA Program Committee at the Senior Center
Aug / Sept Tours:
8-3 Boat Tour on Minnetonka and Excelsior Farmers Market
8-31 MN State Fair
9-10/18 Foxwoods Resort, Upstate New York and Connecticut Tour was
cancelled because of low attendance.
9-12 MN History Center and New Mpls. Public Library Tour
Special Marketing Efforts
Star News Happenings for new Gentle Stretching Class