4.4. SR 12-15-2003TO: Mayor
FROM: Mich;
DATE: Dece~
SUBJECT: Park a
The December Park an
requires no action on fl
for park dedication put
Recreation Director po
Health Coordinator wi
Greenways RFP
As a result of the recen
Commission created a ~,
best to implement thos,
subcommittee has work
inventory by an outside
neighborhood of $25,0(
The schedule requires tJ
in mid to late January, a
A funding source for th
uncomfortable with thL,
MEMORANDUM
and City Council
e McPhers ctor of Planning
~ber 15, 2003
nd Recreation Commission Update
Item # 4.4.
d Recreation Commission meeting agenda was relatively light and
te part of the Council. The Commission considered a land use case
~oses, met with the City Administrator regarding the Park and
fifion, and heard a presentation from Jennifer Eide, Community
h Sherbume County Public Health on tobacco-free recreation.
joint meeting with the Council, the Park and Recreation
abcommittee to continue to study the greenway concept and how
'~ ideas outlined in the Draft Comprehensive Plan. The
ed to assemble a request for proposals (RFP) for a natural resources
consultant. It is anticipated that this study will cost in the
~0.
~at the RFP be distributed in the month of December with a return
ad a recommendation made to the Council in early February of 2004.
is activity has not been identified at this time. If the Council is
work or having the RFP distributed, please let staff know.
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TO: Mayor
FROM: Michel
DATE: Decer~
SUBJECT: Recrea
On August 18, 2003, ti
the Recreation Departn
Commission and staff,
the Council:
To provide year round
community.
MEMORANDUM
and City Council
~ Bergh, Recreation Manager
~ber 15, ~2003
tion Department Mission Statement
Le City Council directed staff to formalize a mission statement for
lent. The Subcommittee, along with the Park and Recreation
are recommending the following mission statement be adopted by
recreation opportunities to enhance the lives of all members of the
TO: Mayor
FROM: Michel
DATE: Decerr
SUBJECT: Policy'
The Subcommittee was
type of classes City Rec:
policy:
The Recreation Deparn
following criteria:
1. Comtnunity and
MEMORANDUM
and City Council
Bergh, Recreation Manager
~er 15, 2003
for Program Offerings
directed by Council on August 18, 2003 to develop a policy on the
:eation should offer. The Subcommittee created the following
nent will strive to provide programs that meet two or more of the
/or Partnership Building Opportunities
2. Public Safety
3. Promotion of C
4. "Feeder" Progr=
5. Programs that P
The Park and Recreatio~
recommend Council adz
Facilities
ms
romote Activity and Overall Wellness
Commission has reviewed this policy and, along with city staff,
)pt this policy.
River
TO: Mayor
FROM: Michel~
DATE: Decern
SUBJECT: Lions F
The current Lions Park
have received two requc
weeknights and would k
always able to fred staff
The Subcommittee, alox
recommending that we
All holidays will be con
HEHORANDUH
· nd City Council
Bergh, Recreation Manager
>er 15, 2003
'ark Center Policy Change
Center Policy does not specifically address holiday use requests. We
sts this year and, based on the current policy, the holidays fell on
e charged fees accordingly. While we do our best, we are also not
to work on these days.
tg with the Park and Recreation Commission and staff, are
Ldd the following to the policy for Lions Park Center use:
idered weekend use and are subject to staff availability.
TO: Mayor
FROM: Michell
DATE: Decem
SUBJECT: Woodl
We currently have a fee
Trails Park. We are fmc
significantly hire than w
it at all or are using it wi
believe that if some cha:
facility according to poe
I have attached the curt.
changes include:
· Proof of insurance
· No maximum num
· Fee would change fl
· Fee can now be dro
the Recreation Depi
· In 2004, an adopt-a-
trail maintenance in
Staff, along with the Sut
approval of these policy
MEMORANDUM
and City Council
Bergh, Recreation Manager
~er 15, 2003
~nd Trails Park Out of Town Ski Practice Policy
of $50 per practice for out of town groups wanting to use Woodland
lng that the fee is more than most groups can afford and
hat they might pay at another facility and groups are either not using
thout checking availability, making a reservation or paying a fee. We
~ges are made to the policy, it may encourage people reserve the
cy.
mt policy as well as the proposed new policy for 2003-04. The
equired
er of practice dates per month
om $50 to $25 or $1/skier (whichever is less).
>ped off in the donation box if there isn't time to submit payment to
.rtment prior to the practice.
trail program would be available to provide "in kind" assistance on
exchange for practice dates.
,committee and the Parks and Recreation Commission, recommends
changes for the 2003-04 season.
OUT OF TOWN
FOR WOOl
Out of town high school
Woodland Trails Park ir
4;'
R~quests for pr,~
of the requested
Out of town tern
month for thc m
ikst come, first
to roller skiing ~
Only one out of
A Woodland Tn
your requested C
must accompan~
desired date is n
scheduled date
Skiers that are
beginner or inteJ
comers on the "4
conditions and i,.
Practices will be
below.
Note: Reservations an
if trail conditions are
24-hour notice.
NORDIC SKI TEAM PRACTICE POLICY
}LAND TRAILS PARK IN ELK RIVER
Nordic Ski Teams may request practice dates at
Elk River within the following guidelines:
:tice dates must be made 5 business days before the date
USe.
ns may reserve a maximum, of two practice days each
vnths of November, December, January and February on a
;crved basis. Training techniques may have to be adjusted
,r hill bounding if snow is not adequate 'for skiing.
town tea_m reservation will be accepted per day.
dis Reservation request form must be completed. All of
ates may be on the same foma. A $50/da¥ reservation fee
~your 'reservation re_quest Fees will be refunded if a
~>t available or if the City of Elk 'River cancels your
.ue to trails conditions.
>t skilled enough to ski the "expert trails" should stay on
mediate trails. "Snowplowing" the all the down hills and
;xpert trails" has caused considerable damage to the trail
not acceptable. .
linfited to Monday tlu:ough Thursday on open dates listed
subject to cancellation up to noon on the scheduled date
u aacceptable, however every effort will. be made to provide
ElkRiwe~ Re~e~zion
OUT OF TOWN
WOOD
Out of town high school
practice dates at Woodl~
"Proof of insuraia~
One document pe~
Requests for pracl
requested use. Sh
circumstances.
Only one out of tc
first, first served b
A Park Shelter am
All of your reques
(which ever is less
accompany your r,
placed in a donatk
what the fee repre~
the City of Elk R/~
In lieu of a reserv;
beginning in 2004.
maintenance in ex,
interested in this p
Skiers that are not
or intermediate tra
trails" has caused
Practices will be 1
Available practice dates
Note: Reservations are
conditions are unacceptal
notice.
qORI)IC SKI TEAM PRACTICE POLICY FOR
LAND TRAILS PARK IN ELK RIVER '-
or "club" Nordic Ski Teams may request snow or dry land
nd Trails Park in Elk Iiiver within the following guidelines:
:e" must be on file or received before the scheduled practice date.
season is all that is required.
'.ce dates should be made 5 business days before the date of the
otter notice may be able to be accommodated in certain
wn team reservation will be accepted per day on a first come
t Park Facitity Use Application request form must be completed_.
ted dates may be on the same form. A $25/day or $1 per ski~r~
) reservation fee or school purchase order in that amount must
:servation request, Fees for short notice reservations can be
m envelope at the'trailhead. Be sure to indicate on the envelope
;ent. Fees will be refunded if a desired date is not available or if
,er cancels your scheduled date due to trail conditions.
tion 'fee we will be instituting an "adopt-a-trail" program '~'
This program will provide for "in kind" assistance on trail
:hange for 4 practice dates at Woodlands. Contact us if you are
:ogram.
skilled enough to ski the "expert trails" should stay on beginner
ils. "Snowplowing" the down h/lis and comers on the "expert
:onsiderable damage to the trail conditions and is not acceptable.
~ted to Monday through Thursday on open dates listed below.
hr: 2003-2004 NO Dates yet.
ibject to cancellation up to noon on the scheduled date if trail
~le, however every effort will be made to provide 24-hour
TO: Mayor
FROM: Micheh
DATE: Decem
SUBJECT: TRSA
We have been approach
second season of summ
May-June. They are set
wide are heavily schedu]
quite challenging. If a s
issues. Unfortunately, t
with the City of Elk Riv
We would provide the f
· Handle registrations
· Coordinate coaches
· Organize teams
· Do training and bac
· Provide uniforms a~
· Set schedules
TRSA would provide th
· Assist with marke~
· Provide support ant
Some of the benefits of
· Currently, not all ne
· TRSA is a well-kno~
is important to its st
· The field use during
· This league would p
who may want a Ion
MEMORANDUM
~nd City Council
Bergh, Recreation Manager
}er 15, 2003
ioccer League
ed by TRSA (Three Rivers Soccer Association) to co-sponsor a
er soccer leagues. Their current season runs from approximately
zing about 1700 youth in the District area. The soccer fields district-
ed during their season and fitting all the games and practices in is
.~cond season was added, it might help with some of the scheduling
~ey do not have anyone to coordinate this. They would like to work
er to provide this opportunity.
ollowing:
kground checks on coaches
.d other equipment
e following:
g
information on the scheduling and coordination of this league
'_his partnership are:
'.ds are met
rn, well-established program and having their backing on this league
[ccess
one part of the summer will be hghter and easier to manage
rovide options for parents as well as a second opportunity for some
ger season
Staff believes that this
because of how well ka
per age group, dependi
need non-residents to
advertised with TRSA~
to their program as pos
Staff Recommendati
Staff, along with the S~
waiving the non-reside:
establishing a second
eague will not be successful without the partnership with TRSA
own and respected they are. We need approximately 50-100 children
~g on the format, for the league to run. Staff believes that we will
,articipate for this to happen in each age group. For this to be
it would be easiest to follow their fee structure so it appears as close
ible.
~n
bcommittee and the Parks and Recreation Commission, recommends
~t fee for this league to foster the parmership with TRSA and begin
s,',ason for a summer soccer league.