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Park Board Meeting - April 2, 2001 Minutes • RECREATION DEPARTMENT UPDATE: Rick referred to the Program Highlights Flyer from March 2001. He noted a week of filed trips is scheduled for April 9 - 13. Currently, the City has at least 20 participants signed up for each trip except the Underwater Adventures and Hayride trip. Winter sessions of the Toss, Kick and Catch, Soccer Mini Camp, Floor Hockey Mini Camp and Dance programs have ended. Registration is currently going on for the spring sessions of the Floor Hockey Mini Camp and Soccer Mini Camps programs. The Recreation Department is now offering a youth tackle football program. The local youth tackle football organization approached the department last fall and after several meetings decided to turn this program over to the Recreation Department. Registration for many of the spring outdoor activities, such as golf, T -ball, tennis and softball have been slow due to the late spring weather. It is anticipated that registration numbers will pick up with the warmer weather and match past registration numbers. The City is currently hiring for a variety of seasonal staff positions including Playground Leaders, Options Leaders, Maintenance and Athletic Program Instructors. Rick noted the Spring Activities Guide, which includes spring and summer programs, was delivered to homes the last week in February. The Summer Activities Guide is scheduled to be in homes the last week of May. Pam asked where the youth tackle football program will be located. Rick stated the football program will primarily be held at the Centennial Middle School and Centennial High School. The Recreation Department is working with Blaine and Spring Lake Park on this program. Pat inquired about the equipment for the football program. Rick advised the City will be supplying two jerseys for each participant. The participants are responsible for the rest of the equipment. The Recreation Department is considering having an equipment sale or trade show to help out with equipment needs. PARKS DEPARTMENT UPDATE: Rick reviewed a memo from Mike Hoffman, Parks Supervisor, which summarized the maintenance highlights for March 2001. Rick noted March activities include snowplowing of streets, trails and parking lots. Maintenance staff attended a number of educational 3