8.1. PRSR 08-14-2013 City of
Elk Memorandum
River
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Steve Benoit, Recreation Manager
Date: August 7, 2013
Subject: Boy Scout Major Park Use
A request has been received by a Boy Scout group to hold an event at Lions Park. Specifics
of the event are currently being reviewed by staff. A Request for Action will be distributed
at the August 14th Parks and Recreation Commission meeting regarding the request.
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To Item Number
Parks and Recreation Commission 8.1
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Action Items August 14,2013 Steve Benoit, Recreation Manager
Item Description Reviewed by
Boy Scout Activity Day Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Approval by motion the request by the Lions Club to hold a Boy Scouts Activity Day at Lions Park on
September 15, 2013 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.with the following provisions:
• Damage Deposit of$250
• Rental Fee of$25 per Lions Club fee guidelines
• Group coven cost of required additional portable toilets and trash clean up as needed
• Group to adhere to logistic and safety procedures required by City Staff
Background/Discussion
The Elk River Lions Club has requested to hold a Boy Scout Activity Day at Lions Park The event will
operate on September 15,2013 from 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Areas of Lions Park to be utilized include:
• Lions Park Center
• Shelters
• Open space
Activities will include:
• Air Rifle
• Archery
• Knot Tying
• Climbing Wall
• General Games
For the Air Rifle and Archery activities, the group will have a BSA certified range officer on site to
manage safety concems. As noted in the above event provisions the group will be required to meet with
City Parks and Recreation and Police staff to review safety procedures prior to the event.
Financial Impact
• $25 Lions Park Facility Use Fee
• $250 Damage Deposit
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Attachments
• None
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