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To: Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission
From: Molly Pietruszewski
Date: March 12, 2012
Re: Recreation Division Update
Below is an overview of completed and current Recreation activities that staff is working on.
Past Projects /Programs
• We assisted Park High School with the selection process for the new Boys Varsity Lacrosse
coach; recreation currently operators the youth rec. leagues. Greg Rinzel was selected.
• In January we held our Skate Night at Highlands Park — over 250 residents attended this free
community event.
• Recreation, along with the entire Parks & Recreation Dept. and Public Works continue the
"Good to Great" project with stakeholder and employee interviews.
• We offered a program at Peter Thompson Park on February 21; a no school day.
• The 2011 -2012 Men's Hockey completed their season — eight teams participated the league.
• On President's Day — over 20 hockey players participated in the Hockey Skills Competition
we hosted at the Arena.
• Completed the Parks & Recreation Dept. 2011 Annual Report.
Current Proiects /Programs
• The Tobacco Free Policy was not passed by City Council in February, so it will be brought
back to the Parks Commission in May as a work item.
• Completing the Summer Recreation Guide — to begin marketing summer programs.
• Getting ready for the Youth Activities Expo on March 22, 2012 at River Oaks Golf Course
from 5 -8pm.
• We will be having a program at Peter Thompson Park the week of Spring Break and have
two field trips and plenty of fun activities planned during the week.
• Completing the hiring process and beginning the training process for the new Clerical Staff.
• Preparing for our "Good to Great" retreat in late March.
Please feel free to call or email with any questions or comments, 651.458.3404
To: Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission
From: Zac Dockter, Parks and Recreation Director
Date: March 2012
Re: Update on Park Activities
Below is an overview of Park activities that are complete, projects /programs we are working
on, and upcoming projects /programs:
COMPLETED PROJECTS /PROGRAMS
• Finished winter skating rink season
• Clearing /grubbing in multiple areas including Oakwood Park, Hardwood Park, Hamlet
Park, Highlands Park and more
• Park and boulevard tree trimming
• Developed turf maintenance program
CURRENT PROJECTS /PROGRAMS
• Building maintenance
• Educational and training sessions
• Good to Great Development program
• Park trimming and clearing /grubbing
UPCOMING PROJECTS /PROGRAMS
• Preparing for Sunnyhill Park development
• Install new park rule signs
• Inspections of playgrounds, trails, backstops, equipment
• Seasonal employee hiring and training