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To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Michael Hecker,Parks and Recreation Director
Date: July 9, 2014
Subject: Director's Report
This report is a monthly highlight of our Department's activities informing the Commission on
items related to collaborations, strategic planning, staff changes/ development,and park operations.
Summer Concert Series
The most recent concert on June 26 had about 1,000 people in attendance. Feedback on the tribute
band (Journey, Styx),Arch Allies was very positive. The next concert will be July 10 with a new
band to Elk River—Socaholix, a Reggae/Caribbean band.
Houlton Property
The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council approved$160,000 for The Friends of the Mississippi
River (FMR) to receive funding for a natural resource management plan of the Houlton farm
property. The funding is $160,000 for the FMR to work with the City of Elk River if the Houlton
property is acquired. Staff is now working with the Trust for Public Land on the acquisition of the
property.
Independence Day Fireworks
The city is coordinating the July 4th Independence Day fireworks this year. The city is contributing
toward the fireworks and donations are strongly encouraged. The total cost for the fireworks show
is $15,000.
Oak Knoll Athletic Field Lighting Project
Work on the installation of Musco athletic field lights for Oak Knoll is nearly completed. All of the
lights poles have been installed. The total budget for this project is $135,000,with donations of
$73,000 total coming to the city over a four year period from Elk River Youth Football and Elk
River Youth Lacrosse.
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