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5.1 PRSR 07/13/2016 Request for Action River To Item Number Parks and Recreation Commission 5.1 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Action Items July 13, 2016 Michael Hecker,Parks and Recreation Director Item Description Reviewed by William H. Houlton Conservation Area Stewards Reviewed by Action Requested Approve by motion the appointments of Aaron Brixius and Michael Schroeder as the (WHHCA)William H. Houlton Conservation Area Stewards. Background/Discussion A Friends group made up mostly of Houlton neighbors has been formed to assist with the installation of nearly 300 signs required on the property. Two members of the friends groups,Aaron Brixius and WHHCA Committee member Michael Schroeder,have agreed to become Conservation Area Stewards. They were discussed and recommended at the June 27, 2016 WHHCA Planning Committee Meeting. Conservation Stewards will function exactly as Park Stewards,providing leadership and overseeing volunteers, and will be a key element in maintaining and developing the Elk River park system. Park Stewards also serve as the primary communication link between staff and the volunteers who spend thousands of hours annually in the parks on maintenance and park improvements. Financial Impact None Attachments None rP1 • EIEI 11 Template Updated 4/14 NAGE