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<br />Upcoming Programs <br />Anderson reported that another session of Yoga will be starting February 23~' <br />• and running into April. So far the Thursday evening class has almost filled and <br />the others have a few registered. The summer 2006 Activity Brochure is <br />almost complete. Anderson's goal is to get that out to residents before the end <br />of the month. A change from last year, the brochure will reach all residents <br />along with kids at most of Roseville Schools and then the regular private <br />schools we currently distribute to. Anderson reported that a Babysitters <br />Training course has been set up with the Red Cross and will take place mid <br />April here at City Hall. Finally Anderson and Harris gave a brief overview of a <br />program one of the city's Neighborhood Commission members is looking at <br />holding this coming May. Laura Kwong is having a "Treasures of Falcon <br />Heights" event, much like a parade of homes tour, residents will be given a list <br />of events or sites to visit on May 13th where they can learn about what "stuff' is <br />in Falcon Heights. Sites mentioned were Gibbs Farm, homes in the Coffman <br />neighborhood, our city parks, historic homes, the TIES building and much <br />more. More information is to come as Laura continues to plan and seek help <br />for the event. <br />Rinks <br />Hoag reported that is has been a difficult winter in regards to the ice rinks. So <br />far this winter we have had 40 days of 32 degree or warmer temperatures, 4 <br />days where we our low for the day was not below 32 degrees. Hoag also <br />reported that the way the rinks are set up at Falcon Heights Elementary and <br />Community Park could have an effect on the ice conditions, these rinks have <br />long sides on the north end and they receive full sun longer each day. At <br />Curtiss Field, flatness and shade has saved the ice. Staff is continuing to flood <br />rinks as the weather permits. If the high temperatures predicted for 3-4 days <br />are above 32 degrees we will stop maintaining rinks for the season. <br />Miscellaneous <br />Harris updated the Commission on the Active Living Ramsey County Study <br />and the Grant Blue Cross Blue Shield is giving cities for their programs, <br />initiatives, or events that promote people to get out and get moving. Harris felt <br />that since so many people getting out and using our rinks that we could <br />possibly incorporate grant money into the rinks or related items. <br />6. Review Scholarship Program <br />Anderson reported that the current scholarship program or criteria is very <br />unclear and should be more specific for this summer's program. The form <br />currently used does ask people to demonstrate why they need a scholarship <br />but question whether some families are abusing the system and doing one <br />scholarship after another. The Commission felt that asking for financial history <br />• or income is too invasive so staff will continue with the same form but limit the <br />amount of scholarships a person can receive. The Commission's decision was <br />