Park and Recreation Board

PARK & RECREATION BOARD per City Code 2.55

To guide the planning, maintaining, and development of the parks and recreation in Ely. To improve the quality of life for all ages, backgrounds, and physical abilities of the residents of Ely and surrounding area. The Board shall be composed of nine (9) members who shall serve staggered three-year terms. The Park and Recreation Board shall be advisory in its duties. A majority of the Board members shall be residents of the City. One (1) seat may be reserved for each of the following entities: Ely Community Resource, Vermilion Community College, and Independent School District #696.

The Recreation Board shall perform the following duties: A. Establish rules and regulations for the operation of recreation facilities, subject to the power of the Council to change or repeal such rules and regulations. B. Submit, prior to August 1 of each year, a proposed budget to the Council for its approval. The Recreation Board shall have no authority or power to change the budget once it has been approved by the Council. However, nothing shall prevent the Recreation Board from spending surplus on excess receipts for recreation purposes. All receipts and disbursements shall be accounted for in a special accounting fund called the “Recreation Fund”, the City Clerk-Treasurer shall be the custodian of said fund. C. Recommend to the Council the number of persons needed to properly operate the recreation facilities and recommend to the Council the names of persons recommended to be hired as recreation employees and the Recreation Board may recommend dismissal of Recreation Board employees to the Council. D. Submit a written report to the Council on at least a quarterly basis, concerning current operations of the recreation facilities. E. Submit, prior to August 1 of each year, a written report to the Council concerning its recommendations for recreation facilities and the proposed use of the recreation facilities for the ensuing year.

If you have questions, or agenda items for the Parks and Recreation Board, please contact Scott Kochendorfer at 218-365-3224 Ext#3, or pzadmin@ely.mn.us. 

Scott Kochendorfer - Planning and Zoning Administrator 

Adam Bisbee
Council Representative 

Steven Toddie - Non-Resident
Term Expires:  01/31/2027

Open Seat
Term Expires:  01/31/2029

Jen Westlund -  ISD 696 Rep
Term Expires:  01/31/2029

Kristen Anthony - Ely Resident
Term Expires:  01/31/2027

Alyssa Richards- VCC Rep
Term Expires:  01/31/2027

 Jill Swanson - ECR Rep
Term Expires:  01/31/2028

Eva Sebesta - Non-Resident
Term Expires 1/31/2029

Open Seat
Term Expires - 01/31/2029

Regular Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 5pm - City Hall