7.1. PRSR 08-08-2012TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
MEMORANDUM
Parks and Recreation Commission
Steve Benoit, Recreation Manager
August 2, 2012
Major Park Use — Lions Park Concert
Item: 7.1.
Request
George Ndege has requested the use of the Lions Park Bandshell to hold a concert. The
date of the event is scheduled for Sunday August 26th from 2:00 - 10:00 p.m Several bands
will be playing throughout the day. The group will bring a sound system and stage lights.
Friends and family as well as the public will be invited to the concert at no cost.
Information for your consideration
• This is a Resident group
Staff Recommendations
Event be approved with the following guidelines:
• The group pay the bandshell rental fee of $20.00
• The group cover the cost of any additional needs such as trash cans or portable
toilets
• The group adhere to City noise ordinances
• The police Department will make regular checks of the concert throughout the
event.
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TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
MEMORANDUM
Parks and Recreation Commission
Chris Leeseberg, Park Planner /Planner
August 8, 2012
Security Cameras in Parks
The Police Department, through a grant, has recently obtained portable security cameras to
be utilized within the city and they have recently been utilized in one of our parks. Their
cameras will be utilized for many areas within the city.
Staff would like to discuss the use of security camera(s) for the parks department for
monitoring activities in city parks. Items to discuss would include:
• Do we want to pursue this? Portable, permanent, or both?
• Should we include them in QP for 2013?
• Prioritize what parks to utilize them in.
Staff will provide images and costs of the units at the Planning Commission Meeting.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Annette Bonin
DATE: August 2, 2012
SUBJECT: Activity Center Report
Item: 9
July ReCap:
• Wellness Center at 350 Evans - Activity Center Staff has completed cleaning and
moving out of the 350 Evans Senior Center in preparation for the new Guardian
Angels Wellness Center. Guardian Angels will now occupy this space and provide
staff for the Wellness Center. Elk River Activity Center staff will no longer be on
site, but will continue some programs and activities on a limited basis.
• Zumba Gold - This new dance- fitness class held at the Activity Center began on
July 10`' and is off to a strong start.
• July trips included Crossroads shopping in St Cloud, Minnetonka Boat Cruise and a
Tourco extended trip to the Canadian Rockies.
• Main event in July was a performance by the Maple Grove Senior group "Players In
the Groove ". About 90 attended and enjoyed this comedy.
• RecTrac Database - Activity Center staff attended training for this new system. Staff
will continue to work on entering information needed for this system to be in place
in November.
Totals per month 2012: Jan-1686 Feb -1955 Mar -2189
Apr -2105 May -1973 June-1888
Average per day 2012: Jan-84 Feb -98 Mar -99 Apr -100 May -90 June-90
July attendance figures not available yet due to staff vacation.
Marketing Efforts
Star News "Seniors On The Go" Column
Star News PSA for special one -time events
Constant Contact and Facebook
Senior Scene monthly newsletter
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MEMORANDUM
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TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Steve Benoit, Recreation Manager
DATE: August 2, 2012
SUBJECT: Staff Report
Hot Topic(s) of the Month
The busy summer program season had a successful July. Despite the varying weather
programs and activities have been well received by the public. As can be seen bythe list
below, the Recreation Division is offering a wide variety of programs to the Elk River
community.
July Programs
• Men's Softball
• Women's Softball
• Community Garden
• MNMBS Mountain Bike Race
• Eager Elks -All Sorts of Sports
• Eager Elks -Parent and Tot Soccer
• Eager Elks Soccer
• Eager Elks T -Ball
• Yum -o! Bam Cooking Camp
• Park Power- athon Racing Series
• Tennis
• Hands Around the World
• Girl Power
• LaCrosse League
• T -Ball
• Termite T -Ball
• Mini -SPA
• SPA-Super Soaking Safari
• Fizz, Muck, Bubbles and Goo
Camp
• Sticky Fingers
• Farmers Market
• Get in the game with Geocaching
• Eager Elks All Sorts of Sports
• Eager Elks Parent & Tot Soccer
• Eager Elks Soccer
• Eager Elks T -Ball
• Passport 2 Play
• Lacrosse Sports Camp
• Kidstock
• Riverfront Concert Series
• Chalk-It-Up
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SDecial Marketing Efforts
• Farmers Market • Sports Camp
• Riverfront Concert Series • SPA
• Kidstock • Fall Adult Softball
• Chalk-It-Up • Preschool Classes /Camps
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