7. PRSR 05-09-2018 Item: 7
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To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Michael Hecker,Parks and Recreation Director
Date: May 9, 2018
Subject: Director's Report
This report is a monthly highlight of department activities related to collaborations, strategic
planning, staff changes/developments, and park operations.
Laura Wetch Part time Recreation Assistant Vacancy
With the resignation of Laura Wetch,we went to market to fill the job-share position of part-time
Recreation Assistant for the front desk area of the Parks and Recreation Department. We received
23 applications and offered interviews to seven candidates. Following second interviews with two
excellent candidates,we were very pleased with the recommended candidate for this position.
Park Maintenance Worker Position
Our new Park Maintenance Worker Tom Posser started working for us on Monday,April 30.
Pinewood Golf Course
Pinewood Golf Course opened for the season on Thursday,April 26.You might see a few familiar
faces at the course this year. Some previously worked at Pinewood when the city was operating the
course. This is the second year of the two-year contract with Elk River Golf Club to operate the
course.
Elk River Fest
Progress continues to be made on the planning for Elk River Fest on July 7. Staff continues to
market the event on Facebook and other social media. First National Bank has agreed to sponsor
the entertainment at the event. The main entertainment is a Buddy Holly tribute band The Night the
Music Lived.
Highway 169 project
The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced on May 1,2018 a total of$417 million to
four projects as part of the Corridors of Commerce program,including one to convert Highway 169
in Elk River into a freeway. The Elk River project costing up to $157 will construct new
interchanges along the highway. Construction is expected to begin in 2020.
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