5.1.A PRSR 05-08-2019
The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity
Request for Action
To
Parks and Recreation Commission
Item Number
5.1.A
Agenda Section
Action Item
Meeting Date
May 8, 2019
Prepared by
Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director
Item Description
Rivers Edge Commons Park Dock
Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Reviewed by
Action Requested
A discussion regarding the Commission’s desire for a new dock location at Rivers Edge Commons Park
Request, by action, the Parks and Recreation Commission recommend staff to work closely with
interested volunteers to pursue fundraising for a dock at Rivers Edge Commons Park
Background/Discussion
A work session was held with City Council on May 6 to discuss a potential dock at Rivers Edge
Commons Park. City Council was receptive to a new dock location and directed staff to take this
discussion to the Parks and Recreation Commission on May 8 for consideration.
A new location different than the Rivers Edge Commons Park master plan dock location has been found
with calmer waters on city property adjacent to the park directly behind McCoy’s Iris Pub. City resident
Shannon Tatro met with city staff to discuss the dock concepts and potential fundraising. Shannon will
attend the Commission meeting on May 8 to discuss his passion for boating and funding ideas.
Financial Impact
Design, construction and site preparation as well as ongoing maintenance inspection and placement need
to be considered.
Attachments
Rivers Edge Commons Park Dock City Council May 6 Staff Report
The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity
Request for Action
To
Mayor and City Council
Item Number
10.4
Agenda Section
Work Session
Meeting Date
May 6, 2019
Prepared by
Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director
Item Description
Rivers Edge Commons Park Dock
Reviewed by
Justin Femrite, Public Works Director
Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Action Requested
Discuss and provide direction.
Background/Discussion
City residents Randy Tesdahl and Shannon Tatro have met with city staff to discuss the concept of a
dock at Rivers Edge Commons Park. Previous direction from City Council has been to continue looking
into feasible design solutions and funding for a potential dock. The newly proposed dock and location is
more viable than past concepts previously presented to Council. The new location would be on calmer
waters located on city property adjacent to the park directly behind McCoy’s Irish Pub.
The type of dock proposed is a product called EZ Dock. This type of dock system is installed by the City
of Anoka on the Rum and Mississippi Rivers. It is a floating seasonal dock with inter-connecting deck
sections that would need to be installed each spring and removed each fall in the Mississippi River. It
would be ADA accessible.
Randy and Shannon are regular boaters on the Mississippi River and want to approach local businesses
for interest to fund the dock. Shannon will attend the work session to discuss his passion for boating and
the benefits he feels a dock will bring to downtown Elk River.
Financial Impact
Design, purchase/construction, site preparation as well as ongoing maintenance, inspection and
placement need to be considered. This dock concept alone costs approximately $115,000 and does not
include design and site prep.
Attachments
EZ Dock Concept
Rivers Edge Commons Park Master Plan Concept
Boundary Survey Area
Picture of Anoka Dock