13.1 PRSR 06-09-2021
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
13.1
Agenda Section
Work Session
Meeting Date
June 9, 2021
Prepared by
Ali Wallace, Recreation Assistant
Item Description
Elk River Youth Football Association Field
Lighting Payment Deferment Request
Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Discuss the Elk River Youth Football’s 2020, 2021 and 2022 field lighting payments be deferred for one year
from the due dates indicated in the Agreement Between the City of Elk River, Elk River Youth Football
Association, and Elk River Youth Lacrosse Association Regarding Oak Knoll Athletic Complex.
Background/Discussion
In March of 2018, Elk River Youth Football entered into an agreement with the city to fund the installation of
field lighting on field four at the Oak Knoll Athletic Complex. The agreement amounts to a total of $41,664
with a $12,000 initial payment followed by annual payments of $7,416 in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022.
Due to the current pandemic, the seasons for youth sports associations are have been negatively impacted.
Due to the uncertainty of revenues, Elk River Youth Football has requested to defer their 2020 payment.
Financial Impact
No payment was made in 2020.
Attachments
Elk River Youth Football field lighting payment deferral request
Agreement Between the City of Elk River, Elk River Youth Football Association, and Elk River
Youth Lacrosse Association Regarding Oak Knoll Athletic Complex.
May 13, 2020 Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes
June 10, 2020 Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes
Elk River Youth Baseball field lighting payment deferral request
Elk River Youth Lacrosse field lighting payment deferral request
City of Elk River Parks Department,
Due to the financial hardships brought on by the pandemic, a drop in participation, and not having an
actual football season our association is requesting a deferment of the 2020 Field Lighting Payment.
Elk River Youth Football appreciates our partnership with the Elk River City Parks Department regarding
field usage, and the start to an exciting 2021 youth football season.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Sincerely,
Darren Pierson
President, Elk River Youth Football
Brian Cufaude
Vice President, Elk River Youth Football
Kelly Pierson
Treasurer, Elk River Youth Football