3.1. PRSR 09-13-2017 Efk
Meeting of the Elk River Parks and
�\ Recreation Commission
River Held at the Elk River City Hall
Wednesday, August 9, 2017
Members Present: Chair Anderson, Commission members Ahlness, Holmgren,Niziolek,
Kallemeyn, and Soltvedt
Members Absent: Commission member Sagan
Council Liaison: Mr. Olsen
Staff Present: Parks and Recreation Director,Michael Hecker, Recreation Manager Steve
Benoit,Parks Superintendent Tim Sevcik,and Recreation Coordinator,
Tonya Love, Senior Planner, Chris Leeseberg
. 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 8/9/17 Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Ahlness and seconded by Commissioner Kallemeyn to
approve the August 9, 2017, Parks and Recreation Commission meeting agenda.
Motion carried 6-0.
3. Consider 7/12/17 Regular PRC Minutes
Moved by Commissioner Kallemeyn and seconded by Commissioner Soltvedt to
approve the following July 12,2017, Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes.
Motion carried 6-0.
4. Open Forum - None
5. Action Items
5.1 Park Dedication for Final Plat for Trace Heights Second Addition
Mr.Leeseberg presented his staff report.
Chair Anderson asked to see a park map of Sedge Meadow Park to show how a trail could
be connected from that park to 197th of Trace Heights.
Moved by Commissioner Ahlness and seconded by Commissioner Niziolek to
recommend to City Council to accept park dedication for the plat of Trace Heights
Second Addition to be paid for 18 dwelling units at the rate applicable when
subdivision is released for recording along with installing a 10'wide bituminous
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trail as shown in exhibit titled"Recommended Trails". Motion carried 6-0.
5.2 Park Dedication for Final Plat for Parkview Second Addition
Mr. Benoit shared his staff report.
Moved by Commissioner Kallemeyn and seconded by Commissioner Ahlness to
recommend to City Council to accept park dedication for the plat of Parkview
Second Addition to be paid for one dwelling unit at the rate applicable when
subdivision is released for recording. Motion carried 6-0.
6. Discussion Items
6.1 Skate Park Update
Mr. Benoit presented his staff report. Stating that the final design has been delayed due to
the updated Orono Park Master Plan.
Chris, Elk River resident shared that the Skate Park group would like to see the park be
more of a priority. Kids are on the streets,back alleys and sidewalks and shunned by the
community.
Jessica Maetzig, ILT2F Elk River business owner stated she would like to host skate
competitions and would like to push the urgency to get this project done.
6.2 Barrington Park Parking Issue
Mr. Hecker presented his staff report.
6.3 Oak Knoll Lights
Mr. Hecker presented his staff report.
Dave Williams,Marketing Director of Youth Football Association shared that the Football
Board will offer$7,000 a year for 9 years at a total of$63,000.
Steve Webber, President of Youth Lacrosse Board stated the Lacrosse Board is willing to
take on the financing but will need the city's assistance to get the loan as they do not own
the land.
7. Parks and Recreation Director Update
Mr. Hecker presented his staff report and sharing that there will be a ribbon cutting
ceremony at Barrington Park in September.
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8.1 Recreation Manager's Update
Mr. Benoit presented his staff report,highlighting the Entertainment in the Park.
8.2 Parks Superintendent's Update
Mr. Sevcik presented his staff report.
9. Announcements
10. Adjournment
There being no further business, Chair Anderson adjourned the meeting of the Elk River
Parks and Recreation Commission at 8:45 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Tonya Love.
Dave Anderson, Chair
Tina Allard, City Clerk
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