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MEMO TO: Parks & Recreation Committee FROM: Kim Stephan DATE: July 30, 2009 SUBJECT: Updates 8K Run Updates From Committee Member Branch: 1. We are now a fully sponsored event. OSI Physical Therapy has joined the team of sponsors. OSI will fill in the last of our know needs by providing sports drink and a snack at the finish line. They will also provide and man a canopy at the finish line. 2. Kevin Amundsen and I have been possing out flyers where we hope it wi/1 have the greatest impact. We now have about 75 pre-registered runners and can expect some to walk-in on race day 3. Our course is now certified The start line, mile markers andfinish line are as we had planned 4. Tom Lee is still working the volunteers. We are counting on all of you. Conclusion: I am finally optimistic that we are going to achieve our goal of host a first class 8K running and walking event associated with Fete des Lacs Update from Barb Leininger who certified the course: Everything went welL Your start and finish are pretty much where you wanted them. They are marked in white paint along the route, as are the miles I, 2, 3 and 4. I have attached the official course map. I am mailing in the certificate application today and will forward the certificate to you as soon as I get it. Let me know if you have any questions. Included in your packet is a copy of the course map and the certificate. Pedestrian & Bicvcle Ramus/Curb Cut Outs on CSAH 14 at Lakeland Circle & Peltier Lake Drive From the summary of City Council Meeting Minutes of July 8, 2009: At the request of Parks & Recreation, Council directed that a letter be sent to Anoka County requesting pedestrian ramps in the curbs at Peltier Lake Drive and Lakeland Circle intersections. Included in your packet is also correspondence regarding this issue from Mr. Wayne LeBlanc.