9.0 PRSR 01-11-2023 Memorandum
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director
Date: January 11, 2023
Subject: Director’s Report
This report is a monthly highlight of department activities related to recent collaborations, strategic planning,
staff changes/developments, and park operations.
Vacate Park Property
In December, Commission recommended vacating and selling the Baldwin and Meadow park properties as
recommended in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Staff is working with the city attorney to ensure the
parcels are clear. Once we receive attorney approval, we will bring it to the Planning Commission and the City
Council for a public hearing and final approval.
Athletic Field Analysis
Staff is continuing to work with HKGi on the final draft of the Athletic Field Analysis. We plan to send this out
to Commission in a few weeks in order to have time to review before a February work session.
Orono Park Pickleball Courts Shade Structures
The contractor started installing the Orono Park shade structures on New Year’s Eve weekend. The concrete
pads were installed last November. They completed the supports but were stopped by the winter storms. They
will return to complete this project when the weather allows.
Woodland Trails Water Feature
Our Woodland Trails Water Feature design consultant sent a letter to the general contractor informing them that
all corrective work is to be complete and the water feature fully operational by May 1, 2023. Staff has diligently
worked to rectify this problem since we were informed of the absence of grounding (welded wire mesh in the
concrete) in October of 2021.
Advisory board/Commission Meeting Calendar
The calendar is attached to this report. This is the same one emailed to you on January 3.
Item: 9
2023 Riverfront Concert Series Lineup
6/15 Mick Sterling - Elton Songs: The Deep Tracks and
Hits of Elton John and Bernie Taupin
7-27 Gen X Jukebox - 90s (first time)
6/22 A Hard Day’s Night –Beatles 7/29 Elk River Fest - downtown ER, band TBD
6/29 Whitesidewalls - 50’s & 60’s 8/3 Junk FM - Current Hits
7/6 No Concert 8/10 The Blue Ringers - Country Rock
7/12 Hillbilly Inc. - Country Music (first time) 8/17 Fabulous Armadillos
7/20 Church of Cash
Advisory Board/Commission Meeting Calendar2023
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EDA (5:30 p.m.) and City Council (6:00 p.m. or after EDA mtg)Planning Commission - 6:30 p.m.
Energy City Commission - 8:30 a.m.Library Board (5:30 p.m.) and Planning Commission (6:30 p.m.)
Heritage Preservation Commission - 6:00 p.m.Library Board - 5:30 p.m.
HRA (5:30 p.m.) and City Council (6:30 p.m.) Utilities Commission - 3:30 p.m.
Multipurpose Facility Commission - 6:30 p.m.Utilities (3:30 p.m.) and Mutipurpose Facility (6:30 p.m.)
Parks and Recreation Commission - 6:30 p.m. City Council
City Council and Multipurpose Facility (6:30 p.m.)
Holidays
Jan 2 - New Year's Day observed Sept 4 - Labor Day
Jan 16 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day Nov 10 - Veterans Day observed
Feb 20 - Presidents' Day Nov 23 - Thanksgiving
May 29 - Memorial Day Nov 24 - Day after Thanksgiving
July 4 - Independence Day Dec 25 & 26 - Christmas holidays observed
Library Board meets at the Elk River Library, 13020 Orono Parkway.
Utilities Commission meets at Elk River City Hall, 13065 Orono Parkway
Multipurpose Facility Commission meets at Furniture and Things Community Event Center, 1000 School St
Unless otherwise noted, all other meetings are held at Elk River City Hall, 13065 Orono Parkway
NOTE: ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
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