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ElkMeeting of the Elk River Parks and
Recreation Commission
River Held at the Elk River City Hall
Wednesday,July 8, 2015
Members Present: Chair Anderson, Commission members Ahlness,Holmgren,
Kallemeyn,Niziolek,and Nystrom
Members Absent: Commission member Sagan
Council Liaison: Ms.Wagner
Staff Present: Parks and Recreation Director,Michael Hecker,Park Planner Chris
Leeseberg,Recreation Manager, Steve Benoit,and Recreation
Coordinator,Tonya Love
I. Call Meeting to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River Parks and
Recreation Commission was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chair Anderson.
2. Consider 7/8/15 Agenda
Mr. Hecker added Item 7.1 American Flags in city parks.
Moved by Commissioner Ahlness and seconded by Commissioner Kallemeyn
to approve the July 8,2015, Parks and Recreation Commission meeting
agenda with added agenda item. Motion carried 6-0.
3.1 Consider June 10, 2015 Regular PRC Minutes
Moved by Commissioner Ahlness and seconded by Commissioner Kallemeyn
to approve the following June 10,2015 Parks and Recreation Commission
Minutes. Motion carried 6-0.
4. Open Forum -None
5. Park/Program Highlight
Mr. Benoit shared a presentation regarding the new Kick off to Summer free family
event held in June.
6. Renaming of Big Tooth Ridge Park
Mr. Hecker presented his staff report.
Moved by Commissioner Ahlness and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom
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to recommend to City Council to rename Big Tooth Ridge Park to Woodland
Trails Park. Motion carried 6-0.
7. Discussion Items-American flags in the parks
Mr. Hecker shared the idea of installing American flags and poles in a few parks.
There would be a requirement to have lighting at the flag pole to keep it up
overnight. Orono Park flag was taken down recently,because it doesn't follow Parks
and Recreation mission statement. When flags go to half-mast it takes overtime for
the staff to take care of that.
Commissioner Holmgren asked if current flag poles are lighted.
Mr. Hecker stated that the flag pole at lion John Weicht Park does not have lighting.
Commissioner Holmgren asked how we would pay for cost of electrical.
Mr. Hecker stated that Elk River Utilities may donate to the project,however this
would need to be pursued.
Commissioner Niziolek stated he would like to see a solar powered electrical hook
up for future flag poles and lighting.
Commissioner Anderson asked if the American Legion will participate in getting
these installed since they are the ones inquiring.
Mr. Hecker does not know at this time.
Commissioner Anderson shared that we need to take a careful look at adding more
things,and to look at having flags available for when needed. There is no need to
have a flag at Orono.
Mr. Hecker stated that when the Orono Park Master Plan improvements are made a
flag pole could be looked at adding to it.
Commissioner Ahlness said the more places the better.
Commissioner Kallemeyn shared that we need to be aware of the cost and get
donations to help cover it.We need to understand size and cost, operational cost.
Commissioner Anderson is not opposed to flag.
Commissioner Nystrom,install flagpole and have flag on demand with user being
responsible for raising and lowering flag.
Council member Wagner concurs with having flagpoles at Athletic complexes.
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Commissioner Niziolek said they should have them available for events only, and
there is no purpose for having them at night.
General consensus of commission is to find a way to accomplish this at DAAC,
YAC and Oak Knoll Athletic Complexes. Start with DAAC and YAC and look for
donations.
8. Parks and Recreation Director Report
Mr. Hecker presented his staff report.
HKGi was approved by City Council to do the Rivers Edge Commons Park
expansion. City Council approved the William H. Houlton Conservation Area name
for Houlton Farm property. There will be a joint meeting with City Council,
Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission scheduled. Chris
Leeseberg's last meeting tonight he is now the Sr. Planner.Thanked him for his time
and effort.
9. Division Manager's Reports
Mr. Benoit presented his staff report. Skate Park update will have more to report on
at the next meeting.
10. William H. Houlton Conservation Area Committee Update
Commissioner Anderson shared an update of the groups activity. Decisions are
made by City Council; cost to save or dispose of the buildings is around$100,000.
II. Announcements
Commissioner Anderson discussed the deer herd reduction meeting. The quota for
Sherburne County is one per hunter and recommending not pursuing a reduction
until 2016 and ask for limits to be removed.
12. Adjournment
There being no further business, Chair Anderson adjourned the meeting of the Elk
River Parks and Recreation Commission at 7:29 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Tonya Love.
Dave Anderson, Chair
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Tina Allard, City Clerk
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