11-14-2012 PR MIN MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
HELD AT CITY HALL
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2012
Members Present: Chair Anderson, Commissioners Ahlness,Kallemeyn,Karlsen,Niziolek,
Nystrom, and Sagan
Council Liaison: Mayor Dietz
Staff Present: Michael Hecker,Parks and Recreation Director, Steve Benoit,Recreation
Manager
1. Call Meeting To Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof,the meeting of the Elk River Parks and Recreation
Commission was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chair Anderson.
2. Consider November 14,2012 Parks &Recreation Commission Agenda
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER NYSTROM AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER AHLNESS TO APPROVE THE OCTOBER 10,2012 PARKS &
RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
3.1. Consider Minutes of October 3, 2012 Parks &Recreation Commission Work Session
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER KALLEMEYN AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER NYSTROM TO APPROVE THE OCTOBER 3, 2012 PARKS
AND RECREATION COMMISSION WORK SESSION MINUTES.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
3.2. Consider Minutes of October 10, 2012 Parks &Recreation Commission Meeting
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER KALLEMEYN AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER SAGAN TO APPROVE THE OCTOBER 10, 2012 PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
4. Open Forum- None
5. Park/Program Highlight
Recreation Manager, Steve Benoit shared program highlights of the 13`h Annual Family
Fright Night.
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6. Discussion Items
6.1. NRPA Conservation Video
Parks and Recreation Director,Michael Hecker presented a video that was presented at the
National Recreation and Parks Association annual conference.
7. Parks &Recreation Director Report
Parks and Recreation Director,Michael Hecker updated commission members on upcoming
Parks and Recreation Commission meetings and Field and Facility Use Allocation
Committee meetings.
Mr. Hecker shared several department updates that included items such as,the closing on
Bailey Point property will be on November 20`h and that the City Council will be considering
the $250,000 for the Park Improvement Fund.
Mayor Dietz reported the City Council's discussion regarding the 2013 Park Improvement
Fund and the Ice Arena renovation options.
8. Division Manager's Reports
Recreation Manager, Steve Benoit reported that staff worked heavily on our new recreation
software system called RecTrac.
Mr.Benoit shared the Activity Center Report and Ice Arena Report.
Mayor Dietz asked if there was a membership required to use the Activity Center and if
there is a resident versus non-resident fee.
Mr. Benoit explained that the membership is one fee and that it is not required to utilize the
facility.
Mayor Dietz asked how the Farmer's Market program went this summer in the new location
downtown.
Mr. Benoit shared the vendors that were there expressed that they made more sales this year
and were excited to have it downtown however,would like to have it open past 6pm.
Commissioner Sagan asked if there could be several locations offered.
Mr. Benoit explained that it could be looked at in the future as the program grows.
9. Announcements
10. Adjournment
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There being no furth;r business,the meeting adjourned at 8:26pm.
Minutes prep7r d by To Love.
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Dave Anderson
Parks an Recreatio .nmission Chair
Tina Allard, City Clerk