6. PRSR 03-09-2011Item: 6
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Park & Recreation Commission
FROM: Suzanne Kostanshek, Senior Center Coordinator
DATE: 3.01.201 I
SUBJECT: Staff Report
• AARP Tax Help has started 3 x per week.
• Pinewood Promotion: Pinewood Party at the Activity Center on March 23.
Wu games, Hot dogs and Pinewood staff to talk about the new season.
• C.A.E.R. Fundraiser at the Senior Center on 3.29. The Elk River Lions will host
a pancake dinner and the Senior Center will provide "Friendship" Bingo. All
proceeds go to C.A.E.R.
March 201 I Tours
3-23 "The Marvelous Wonderettes" /Plymouth Playhouse
3-31 Crossroads Shopping in St. Cloud
Totals per month Jan-1593 Feb-1813
2011
Average per day Jan-80 Feb-95 '"This is the highest average day that we have ever had!
2011
Special Marketing Efforts
Star News PSA for special one-time events
Personal invites via post cards
MEMORANDUM
TO: Arena Commission
CC: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Rich Czech, Ice Arena Manager
DATE: 2/23/ 1 I
SUBJECT: Staff Report
March Programs
• Registration closes for Breakaway/Games Begin
• Bring a Buddy to Learn to Skate Class is 3/28
• VFW Bantam Tournament 3/10-3/13
• Craft Show Registration continues
• Ice Show parent meeting night is 3/7
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TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Steve Benoit, Recreation Manager
DATE: March 9, 201 I
SUBJECT: Staff Report
Hot Topic(s~ of the Month
A major focus point in the month of February is the creation of the summer recreation
program guide. As is usually the case with recreation departments, summer program
offerings require a great deal of work and planning in order to assemble a well rounded list
of program offerings. Staff is excited about the wide variety of programs and events we will
be offering to Elk River Residents. The summer program guide will be available the second
week in March.
February Programs
• Karate
• Women's Volleyball
• Co-Rec Volleyball
• Pre-School Tumbling
• Parent and Tot Tumbling
• Parent and Tot Open Playtime
• Jump -Jive -Exhale
• Open Gym
• Eager Elks Soccer
• Eager Elks All Sorts of Sports
• "Be Mine" Valentine Ceramics
• Outdoor Skating Rinks
• Intramural Basketball
• Cold Bear Challenge
• Creative Crop
• Rink Rats Hockey
• 3 on 3 Basketball League
Special Marketing Efforts
Special marketing efforts were focused on the following programs in February:
• Summer Program Guide • Adult Softball
• FatBike Fest • Keepsake Egg Tray
• Social Media • Pinewood Golf Course Marketing
• "Be Mine" Valentine Ceramic Plan and Facebook Page
• Open Gyms
Department Updates
A Solar Energy Legacy Grant through the Department of Natural Resources has been
awarded to the Ciry. This grant will provide funding to install solar lights in the tunnel
which runs under County Road 33 along the Great Northern Trail. The installation of the
solar lights will occur in the summer of 2011.
Staff have submitted a Federal Recreation Trail grant application through the Department of
Natural Resources. This grant would secure funds to aid in the installation of drinking water
at the Hillside Ciry Park front pazking lot which would aid both general park users, as well as
races held at the Park. Notification of grant awards will be issued in June of 2011. In that
the funding would not be available until November of 2011 if awazded, the fountain would
be installed in the spring of 2012.
Staff have begun composing an Outdoor Recreation Grant through the Department of
Natural Resources Division of Parks and Trails. This grant would secure funds to aid in the
installation of lighting the four upper fields at the Youth Athletic Complex. The addition of
lights would increase playtime at the Complex, especially in the spring and fall seasons. With
the loss of one field at Oak Knoll, due to the Public Works facility expansion project, the
lighting of the four fields at the Youth Athletic Complex will aid in alleviating the demand
for athletic fields. The grant amount being applied for will be approximately $485,000. This
grant requires a 50% match from the LGU which would be included as part of the cost of
the public works facility expansion project.
In an effort to increase revenues at Pinewood Golf Course, a staff team has been assembled
to develop an updated mazketing plan. This marketing plan will incorporate traditional
methods such as ads and flyers along with newer methods such as social media. The goal is
to better educate the public on this excellent recreational opportunity.
115 applications have been received for the Parks and Recreation Director position opening.
A committee is being assembled to review the applications. Interviews aze expected to begin
over the next several weeks.