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6.4. SR 07-16-2018 EOty1� ,.,�� Request for Action River To Item Number Mayor and City Council 6.4 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Presentations,Awards, July 16, 2018 Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director and Recognition Item Description Reviewed by Elk RiverFest Update Cal Portner, City Administrator Reviewed by Action Requested Provide a summary of the Elk RiverFest held on Saturday,July 7. Background/Discussion Elk RiverFest was open from 4—9 p.m. and offered a variety of activities for families including touch-a- truck, carnival games, crafts, a slow bike race challenge, arts and crafts vendors, non-profit vendors,food trucks,bingo, a beer garden, a demo area, and a concert. The event was capped off with a fireworks display held on the Elk River High School campus. Various city departments came together to make the event happen including recreation,police, fire, utilities,parks and street maintenance and planning. In addition, a large number of community organizations also participated. The First National Bank of Elk sponsored the event. The attendance exceeded expectations with an estimated 5,000 people coming out to enjoy the event. Financial Impact N/A Attachments ■ N/A POWERED 6T AR Elk River Fest Re-cap Non-Profits Vendors in Attendance  TRSA  Elk River Area Food Coop  Elk River Ambassadors and Royalty  Elk River Dance Team  Elk River Youth Football  Thumbs Up  Boy Scouts  Community Education  Community Bible Camp (w/area Churches) Main Street Entertainment  YMCA  DOJO Karate  Elk River Dance Team  Elk River Youth Football  TRSA Participating City Departments  Parks and Recreation  Streets and Parks Maintenance  Police  Fire  Municipal Liquor  Activity Center Event Areas  Info Tent  Touch a Truck  Child ID  Inflatables  Home Depot Craft Building  Boat Regatta  Slow Bike Challenge  Face Painting Event Areas  Kids Games  Bingo  Main Street Demos  Beer Garden  Vendor Area  Concert  Fireworks Estimated Attendance =5,000