9.A.3. PRSR 08-08-2001 Item # 9.A.3.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Park and Recreation Commission
FROM: Michele McPherson;Director of Planning
DATE: August 8, 2001
SUBJECT: Request by Elk River High School to Run the Elk River
Invitational at Woodland Trails Park
Request
We received a request from Mike Niziolek,Elk River High School Cross Country Coach,to
reserve Woodland Trails Park from 3:30 p.m.to sundown on September 20`h to conduct the
• Elk River Invitational, an annual event.
The Elk River Invitational is a cross-country running race that begins on the golf course
driving range and utilizes the trails through Woodland Trails Park. It is anticipated that up
to 250 kids will participate in this race from 8 different schools.
As in years past, we will require that signage be in place to alert other park users of this
event. We will also require the$50 reservation fee and deposit be paid prior to use of the
park.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Commission endorse the request for the Elk River Invitational
on September 20, 2001.
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