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E Meeting of the Elk River Parks and
Recreation Commission
River Held at the Elk River City Hall
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Members Present: Chair Anderson,Commission members Ahlness,Holmgren,
Kallemeyn,Niziolek,Nystrom,and Sagan
Council Liaison: Ms.Wagner
Staff Present: Parks and Recreation Director,Michael Hecker,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 September 9, 2015 Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Ahlness
to approve the September 9,2015, Parks and Recreation Commission meeting
agenda. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Consider July 8, 2015 Regular PRC Minutes
Moved by Commissioner Kallemeyn and seconded by Commissioner Sagan
to approve the following July 8,2015 Parks and Recreation Commission
Minutes. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Open Forum
Nick Sink of Troop 111 presented his Eagle Scout project to be done at Bailey Point
Nature Preserve Trail;a 10 ft.wide, .16 mile in length trail extension.
5. Park/Program Highlight
Mr.Benoit shared a presentation regarding the summer 2015 programs.
6. Park Dedication for Aggregate Commercial Fourth Addition
Mr. Benoit presented his staff report.
Moved by Commissioner Niziolek and seconded by Commissioner Sagan to
recommend to City Council to accept staff recommendation that park
dedication be paid for 2.77 acres at the rate applicable at the time the lot split
is released for recording. The 2015 rate for industrial land is $2,485 per acre of
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industrial land. Motion carried 7-0.
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7. Discussion Items - None
8. Parks and Recreation Director Report
Mr. Hecker presented his staff report. Discussed having the November Commission
meeting on the 17th due to the holiday on November 11.
9. Division Manager's Reports
Mr.Benoit presented his staff report.
10. William H. Houlton Conservation Area Committee Update
Commissioner Anderson shared an update of activity. Waiting to hear status of
hunting plan being reviewed by the DNR and the Friends of the Mississippi
presented a budget timeline and management plan. The committee discussed
forming a "Friends" group to help with maintenance of property and a fishing plan
was discussed in regards to sensitive shoreline issues.
I I. Announcements - None
12. Adjournment to work session
There being no further business,Chair Anderson adjourned the meeting of the Elk
River Parks and Recreation Commission at 7:02 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Tonya Love.
Dave Anderson, Chair
Tina Allard, City Clerk
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El)_K Meeting of the Elk River Parks and
� Recreation Commission
liver Held at the Elk River City Hall
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Members Present: Chair Anderson,Commission members Ahlness,Holmgren,
Kallemeyn,Niziolek,Nystrom,and Sagan
Council T.iaison: Ms.Wagner
Staff Present: Parks and Recreation Director,Michael Hecker,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 September 9, 2015 Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Ahlness
to approve the September 9,2015,Parks and Recreation Commission meeting
agenda. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Consider July 8, 2015 Regular PRC Minutes
Moved by Commissioner Kallemeyn and seconded by Commissioner Sagan
to approve the following July 8,2015 Parks and Recreation Commission
Minutes. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Open Forum
Nick Sink of Troop 111 presented his Eagle Scout project to be done at Bailey Point
Nature Preserve Trail;a 10 ft.wide, .16 mile in length trail extension.
5. Park/Program Highlight
Mr.Benoit shared a presentation regarding the summer 2015 programs.
6. Park Dedication for Aggregate Commercial Fourth Addition
Mr.Benoit presented his staff report.
Moved by Commissioner Niziolek and seconded by Commissioner Sagan to
recommend to City Council to accept staff recommendation that park
dedication be paid for 2.77 acres at the rate applicable at the time the lot split
is released for recording. The 2015 rate for industrial land is $2,485 per acre of
Parks&Recreation Commission Minutes Page 2
September 9,2015
industrial land. Motion carried 7-0.
7. Discussion Items - None
8. Parks and Recreation Director Report
Mr. Hecker presented his staff report. Discussed having the November Commission
meeting on the 17th due to the holiday on November 11.
9. Division Manager's Reports
Mr.Benoit presented his staff report.
10. William H. Moulton Conservation Area Committee Update
Commissioner Anderson shared an update of activity. Waiting to hear status of
hunting plan being reviewed by the DNR and the Friends of the Mississippi
presented a budget timeline and management plan. The committee discussed
forming a "Friends" group to help with maintenance of property and a fishing plan
was discussed in regards to sensitive shoreline issues.
I I. Announcements - None
12. Adjournment to work session
There being no further business, Chair Anderson adjourned the meeting of the Elk
River Parks and Recreation Commission at 7:02 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Tonya Love.
Dave Anderson, Chair
Tina Allard,City Clerk
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