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1k River MEMORANDUM
TO: Park and Recreation Commission
FROM: Michele McPherson;Director of Planning
DATE: August 9, 2000
SUBJECT: Biathlon Fall Festival
We received the attached request from Piotr Bednarski regarding a fall festival
event to be conducted on October 19th, 21St, and 22nd. Training is also proposed
for October 20th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Representatives from the Minnesota Biathlon will provide a brief(less than five
minutes) presentation, either via video or PowerPoint for the Commission to
review.
• Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Park and Recreation Commission support the request
for the Minnesota Biathlon fall festival, with the requirement that they provide
proper signage.
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13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River,MN 55330 • TDD&Phone: (612)441-7420 • Fax: (612)441-7425
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Michele McPherson
From: MNbiathlon @aol.com
"Ilene Thursday, July 13, 2000 1:10 PM
o: mmcpherson @ci.elk-river.mn.us
ubject: Fall Festival Competition-Oct 19,21,22
Dear Michelle-
Minnesota Biathlon would like to hold our Fall Festival in Elk River again
this year. It is a big event that would be made up of 3 races Oct 19, 21,22.
Events would begin at 9am and to until 1 pm each day. Actual racing on the
paved loops would begin at 10am and finish at 1pm. We would also schedule
training for approx 20 athletes on the 20th from 9am-12pm.
Last year we had 50-55 competitors each day and over the weekend some 60-80
spectators per event. This event will be much higher profile than the event
planned for the end of July. Also, being on rollerskis, the athletes move at
higher speed and take up much of the trail as they compete. This year I
would anticipate 60 competitors and 80-100 spectators each day on the
weekend. This event will be primarily for local athletes, though we will
draw the junior national team from Duluth and various Olympic hopefuls from
around the country.
We took lots of photos and video of last years races, so I can make a
presentation to the plannng commission (park and rec board?). I suppose we
need to bring this befor the commission as soon as possible.
So when is the next meeting, and what do I need to bring with me? Thanks in
advance for your advice.
Sincerely
•iotr Bednarski
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