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08-05-1997 PR MIN - SPECIAL . . . SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL TRAINING ROOM TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 1997 Members Present: Chair Dana Anderson; Commissioners Huberty, Kuester, Olson, Dave Anderson and Westrum Members Absent: Commissioner Rolf Anderson and Commissioner Madsen Staff Present: Phil Hals, Street/Park Superintendent, Debbie Kleckner, Recording Secretary Also Present: Councilmember Daryl Thompson; Jeff Asfahl, Community Education Director 1. ....... ..COU.MeeHrlcrTOC5fder:... Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River Park and Recreation Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Anderson. Consider 8/5/97 Park & Recreation Commission Aaenda COMMISSIONER DAVE ANDERSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 5, 1997, PARK & RECREATION AGENDA. COMMISSIONER WESTRUM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 3. Oraanizational Meetina for Park & Recreation Bond Referendum Commissioner Kuester indicated the Park & Recreation Bond Referendum is scheduled for September 23, 1997. Chair Dana Anderson reviewed the proposed improvements and projects to be included in the referendum. Harold Gramstad, representing the Elk River Lions Club, explained that the Lions Club is considering building a youth center in Lion's Park. The City has indicated they may do a matching contribution of $100,000 and this amount has been included in the referendum proposal. A question was raised regarding how soon the park improvements would be installed if the referendum passes. Phil Hals indicated the money needs to be spent within three years. Phil noted the playground equipment will need to be installed by a contractor but he felt most work will be completed within 2 years. Commissioner Dave Anderson questioned when the youth softball complex at the Cass property would open. Phil indicated the complex would be open by May 1998. Planning Commission Special Meeting Minutes August 5. 1997 Page 2 John Kuester - Plan of Action, Draft Schedule of Referendum Events . John reviewed the schedule of events leading up to the election on September 23rd (attached to these official minutes). Discussion followed regarding fundraising, advertising, the phone bank and promotional events. The meeting of the Elk River Park & Recreation Commission adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, f)Jk" ~ Debbie Kleckner Recording Secretary . .