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Elk Meeting of the Elk River Parks and
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River Held at the Elk River City Hall
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Members Present: Chair Anderson, Commission members Ahlness, Holmgren,
Niziolek, Nystrom, Kallemeyn, and Sagan
Council Liaison: Ms. Wagner
Staff Present: Parks and Recreation Director, Michael Hecker,Recreation Manager,
Steve Benoit,Park Maintenance Supervisor,Tim Sevcik, 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 9/14/16 Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Sagan and seconded by Commissioner Kallemeyn
to approve the September 14, 2016, Parks and Recreation Commission
IIImeeting agenda. Motion carried 6-0.
3.1 Consider 8/10/16 Regular PRC Minutes
Moved by Commissioner Kallemeyn and seconded by Commissioner Ahlness
to approve the following August 10, 2016 Parks and Recreation Commission
Minutes. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Open Forum
Debbie Chanthanouvang, 10648 184`''Ave. NW talked about issues in the Trott
Brook Park and putting in motion sensor lighting along the parkway to help cut
down on the violence and crime. Police have been called may times.
5. Recognition of former Commissioner Charles Schuldt
Commissioner Sagan recognized former Commissioner Charles Schuldt for his
service on the Parks and Recreation Commission and extended his deepest
sympathies to the family.
6.1 Eagle Scout Presentation
• Eagle Scout Rand Carlson presented his Eagle Scout project to build a 1/2mile trail
in Hackberry Loop in Woodland Trails Park.
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6.2 Park/Program Highlight— Farmers Market
Mr. Benoit highlighted the 2016 Farmers Market.
6.3 Park/Program Highlight - Tree Planting
Gina Hugo recognized the Boy Scout Troops for being involved with volunteer tree
planting in the community yearly since 2009.
7. Action Items
7.1 Woodland Trails Park Name Change
Mr. Hecker presented his staff report. Sharing that the ten day notice for a public
hearing will be posted before the October commission meeting to change the name
to Woodland Trails Regional Park.
Moved by Commissioner Niziolek and seconded by Commissioner Ahlness to
accept staff recommendation to post a public hearing notice for the October
Commission Meeting to rename Woodland Trails Park to Woodland Trails III
Regional Park. Motion carried 7-0.
8. Discussion Items - None
9. Parks and Recreation Director Update
Mr. Hecker presented his staff report.
10. Division Manager's Update
Mr. Benoit presented his staff report.
II. Multi-purpose Community Center Steering Committee Update
Mr. Hecker presented his staff report.
12. William H. Houlton Conservation Area Committee Update
Chair Anderson shared that the Open House on September 13,2016 had about 175
people in attendance.
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13. Announcements - None
14. Adjournment to Worksession
There being no further business, Chair Anderson adjourned the meeting of the Elk
River Parks and Recreation Commission at 7:30 p.m.
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