6.2. SR 12-18-2017 E04y1� ,.,�� Request for Action
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Mayor And Council 6.2
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Presentations,Awards, December 18, 2017 Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director
& Recognition
Item Description Reviewed by
Award Recognition: '2017 Land Manager of the Cal Portner, City Administrator
Year' Reviewed by
Action Requested
Mayor to receive `Land Manager of the Year' award from Minnesota Off-Road Cyclists (MORC)
Executive Director Matt Andrews
Background/Discussion
In April of 2016, the City Council reviewed staff and Parks and Recreation Commission
recommendations for a Hillside Park plan that included collaboration efforts with MORC. Council also
provided direction and approved a Memorandum of Agreement between the city and MORC. Since
2016, staff has been working consistently with MORC and their volunteers to make improvements to the
park's mountain bike trails.
MORC currently partners with 12 land-managing agencies and annually reviews and evaluates their
partnerships to determine if any have gone above and beyond to support trails in their community.
MORC is proud to present the City of Elk River with the 2017 `Land Manager of the Year' award due to:
■ Excellent communication
■ Dedicated and collaborative staff
■ Strategic financial investment
■ Allocation of tools, supplies and equipment
■ An Understanding of, and desire to provide a quality trail user experience
Financial Impact
N/A
Attachments
■ None
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