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I:\Commissions - NEW FOLDER\PREC (Parks Recreation and Environmental Commission)\2019\Working Documents\06.05.19\V_B Sensory Event update.docx <br /> <br /> <br />Memo <br /> <br />To: Parks, Recreation and Environmental Commission Members <br />From: Jennifer Fink, Director of Parks and Recreation <br />Subject: Sensory Event Update <br />Date: May 24, 2019 <br /> <br />The second in a series of three quarterly sensory events was held on May 19 at the Eagles Nest. <br />Commissioners may remember that this is a series where the Department has partnered with <br />the Autism Society of Minnesota (ASM) to offer a two hour block (charging a twilight rate) of <br />time where we limit the number of people who can participate to 50 so that those in attendance <br />aren’t overwhelmed by people. We had 19 individuals pre-registered. An additional 8 children <br />came on the day of the event. This was a huge success since the first event had 3 in attendance. <br />(This seems to the usual pattern based on anecdotal evidence from ASM.) Parents and children <br />are allowed access to the Eagles Nest and guidelines (such as the need for socks and age <br />restrictions) are relaxed. Additional staff and quiet time locations are provided. <br /> <br />Parents expressed their appreciation and asked if this could be a monthly event. Staff is willing, <br />however it does utilize an “exclusive birthday party rental” time slot, so staff is weighing the loss <br />of revenue versus the public service. <br />