10. PRSR 08-13-2003 w/
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River MEMORANDUM
13065 Orono Parkway TO: Park and Recreation Commission
Elk River,MN 55330
FROM: Michele McPhersol 0 irector of Planning
DATE: August 13, 2003
SUBJECT: Informational/Update Items for August,
2003 Meeting
B. Park/Trail Developments
1. June and July 2003 Park Dedication Fund Balance Sheets
2. Mayor Klinzing's Comments on the Draft Comprehensive Plan
The Mayor requested that her comment letter be distributed to all City commissions.
3. July Recreation Department Update
This information was presented to the City Council at the July 21, 2003 meeting. The
City Council also heard a presentation from Go Driving School against Recreation's
program offering of driving lessons; a memo explaining the program follows the July
update memo from Ms. Bergh.
4. YMCA Update
5. Lions Park Use Follow Up
As members of the Commission are aware, we have heard several changes to Mr.
Calguire's plans for his end of summer concert at Lions Park. Attached is the letter
outlining the final conditions as well as a memo from Police Chief Beahen regarding
his concerns with this event. We will provide another follow-up at the September
Commission Meeting.
6 Adopt- a -Park Update
As of August 1, the following parks have been adopted:
Lions Park Great Northern Trail (South of Cty Rd 1)
Oak Savannah Woodland Trails
Rivers Edge Commons Deerfield Hill
Camp Cozy Mississippi Oaks
Hillside Park Riverplace
A thank-you to Dave Anderson and Darlene Nickols for helping to get the signs up!
Phone:763.635.W�ohave also sent out several packets of information to residents interested in adopting
Fax:763.635.1090 of er parks.
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