7.0. PRSR 07-14-1993 CHILDREN' S PLAY AREA AT
THE ELK RIVER SOFTBALL COMPLEX
Elk River Softball Association is proposing to construct a
children' s play area at the Elk River Softball Complex.
As requested by the Council, I am submitting a copy of the plans
for this building prior to construction.
Funding for this structure will be 100% paid by Elk River Softball
- Association , Boy Scout Troop 99 and Three Rivers Umpires
Association.
1. Proposed construction is Fall, 1993
2 . Material cost is $2 , 500. 00
3 . All labor will be donated
4 . Building will be maintained by Elk River Softball
as are all other buildings
• 5 . Plans attached
Dave Anderson
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• PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
3 YEAR TERM
COMMISSION MEMBER TERM PHONE #
DAVE ANDERSON, Chairman 12/31/93 ) 441-4582 H
County Road #30--- 441-2121 W
Elk River, MN 553 ' (Ext. 57)
ROLFE ANDERSON, Vice Chair 12/31/94 441-6947 H
19411 Irving Circle
Elk River, MN 55330
JOSEPH ST. DENNIS 12/31/94 441-4887 H
21275 York Street 241-2860 W
Elk River, MN 55330 (Ext. 19)
MIKE O'BRIEN 12/31/94 441-3985 H
821 Gates Avenue
Elk River, MN 55330
SUE DALEIDEN / 12/31/93 441-7808 H
19243 Lowell Street NW C - 441-8664 W
Elk River, MN 55330
CLAIR OLSON - 12/31/93 ' 441-4270 H
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10476 205th Avenue NW -- 441-1003 W
Elk River, MN 55330
CLETE LIPETZKY 12/31/95 441-4983 H
19796 York Street NW
Elk River, MN 55330
ANA-ANDERSON - -_, 12/31/95 441-3874 H
8720 Ohland Avenue 559-5550 W
Elk River, MN 55330 )
JEFF ASFAHL, 728 Area Recreation Coordinator 241-3523 W
CHARLIE BLESENER, Community Education Director 241-3522 W
1230 School Street
Elk River, MN 55330
PHIL HALS, Street Superintendent 441-7420 W
PAT KLAERS, City Admininstrator 441-7420 W
Elk River City Hall
720 Dodge Avenue NW
Elk River, MN 55330
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SECTION 216 - PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
216 . 00 - ABOLITION OF PARK BOARD AND RECREATION BOARD
The Park Board and Recreation Board in and for the City of Elk
River heretofore established pursuant to the provisions of
Minnesota Statutes, Section 412 .501 to 412 .531, is hereby
abolished.
216 . 02 - ESTABLISHMENT OF PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
A City Park and Recreation Commission for the City of Elk River
is hereby established. This Park and Recreation Commission is
established pursuant to the authority given by the Minnesota
Statutes Section 412 .
216 . 04 - PURPOSE OF COMMISSION
• The Park and Recreation Commission is established to review and
to make recommendations to the City Council on the development
and organization of the City parks and City recreation
programs . The scope of the Commission shall consist of
advising the City Council regarding matters relevant to the
parks and recreation functions of the City. The Commission
shall participate in the planning for development and
acquisition of parks and recreation programs .
216 . 06 - MEMBERSHIP AND TERMS
The Park and Recreation Commission shall consist of eight (8)
members appointed by the City Council for terms of three (3)
years each. The terms of the members shall be staggered so
that no more than three (3) terms of office shall expire at one
time. The last day for the term of office shall expire at one
time. The last day for the term of office of each member shall
be December 31, however, all members may continue service until
either reappointed or replaced by the City Council . All
appointments shall be made by the City Council and a vacancy
shall be filled by the City Council for the remainder of the
term. Officers of the Park and Recreation Commission shall
consist of Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary. The Chair shall
preside at all meetings of the Commission if present, and
• perform all other duties and functions assigned by the
Commission or the City Council . The Vice Chair shall perform
these duties in absence of the Chair. If a vacancy occurs in
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the Chair Office, the Vice Chair shall assume the Chair's
duties for the remainder of the year and a new Vice Chair shall
be elected by the Commission at the next scheduled Commission
meeting. A quorum shall consist of five of the members. As
the Commission advises on recreation activities that help
determine activities that affect individuals outside of the
City limits, it is, therefore, acceptable for non-city
residents to be members of the Park and Recreation Commission.
At least six members of the Park and Recreation Commission must
be residents of the City of Elk River.
216.08 - COMPENSATION
The members of the Commission shall serve without pay but may
be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred while performing
duties as a Park and Recreation Commission member.
216 . 10 - TRAINING
The Commission members shall be encouraged to avail themselves
of training courses offered by the City, State, and other
governmental units and agencies and the City Council shall
budget for the reimbursement of expenses incurred in training
each year.
216 . 12 - .POWERS AND DUTIES
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The Commission shall prepare, hold hearings and recommend to
the City Council such plans, programs and policies as it deems
necessary to carry out the purposes of this ordinance. Said
powers shall include, but not be limited to, the studying and
recommending to the City Council on the following:
1. Land acquisition for Park and Recreation purposes.
2 . Plans and major improvements in City parks .
3. Rules and requirements for conduct of and in parks and
recreation facilities.
4 . Plans and programs relating to the design and programming
of City parks .
5. Proposed amendments in the recreation section of the City
Growth Management Plan.
6 . Development of a comprehensive City park and recreation
plan and make recommendations on the implementation of this
plan.
7 . Assisting in the promotion of City parks.
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8. Conducting periodic inspection of City parks and'review
existing situations and make recommendations on improvements of
City parks and recreation programs.
9 . Discourage the vandalism of City parks .
10. Work with the Community Education Department of School
District 728 in ensuring to offer an appropriate array of
recreation opportunities for the youth and adults of the City
and School Districts.
11. Work with the City Street/Park Superintendent to ensure
the proper maintenance and development of City parks and park
facilities .
12 . Work with the City Administrative staff in ensuring that
appropriate park properties are obtained by the City during the
City development platting process.
13. Any other plans and programs as may be assigned by the
City Council from time to time.
14 . The Commission shall not be considered a Park Board under
Minnesota Statutes and shall have no powers to acquire or lease
land, employ personnel, enter into contracts or leases, or any
similar powers authorized by a Park Board by Minnesota Statutes.
216. 14 - MEETINGS AND PROCEDURES
The Commission shall meet regularly each month. Special
meetings may be held at any time upon the call of the Chair.
Notice of the time and place of a special meeting shall be
communicated to the members and publicly noticed at least three
(3) days prior to the meeting except in event of emergency.
All Commission meetings shall be open to the public except as
provided herein. The Commission shall be governed and operate
pursuant to Roberts Rules of Order as most recently advised.
216 . 16 - REPORTS OF THE COMMISSION
The Commission's reports, conclusions and recommendations shall
be made to the City Council, City Administrator, Community
Education Director of School District 728, and City Street/Park
Superintendent as may be requested or to any or all of them as
the Commission deems appropriate in the light of the matter
under consideration. Its reports, conclusions and
recommendations are purely advisory and the final determination
and responsibility shall be with the City Council. The
Commission shall be aided and assisted in every possible way by
the City Administrator who shall be appointed by the City
Council.
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