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1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 11, 1995 for the Lino Lakes young residents. However, since the community is rapidly growing, a survey would better identify the needs and desires of the residents. Mr. Bernstein noted that the one big accomplishment for this past season was the ability of the Recreation Department to creatively find ways and space for persons to participate in the programs being offered. He noted that it has become increasing difficult to find quality facility space for both indoor and outdoor activities. Mr. Bernstein gave a brief presentation about each activity and noted the number of persons attending each program. He explained that he plans to continue offering quality, well managed and entertaining programs for the residents of Lino Lakes. Mr. Bernstein said he will continue to look for alternate facilities if possible and closely follow the Recreation Department mission statement. He will also keep in touch with the needs and wishes of the residents for recreational programming to help increase the quality of life for the Lino Lakes residents. Mayor Reinert thanked Mr. Bernstein for his Recreation Department update and noted that he has received many good comments about the programs. Mr. Schumacher noted that there had been more requests for T -Ball programs than there was space. Mr. Bernstein explained that he had scheduled double sessions for each T - Ball facility. He also used fields that were not very good. Mr. Bernstein explained that it is hard to find space for 20 to 25 children. He also said that the hardest thing he has to do is to turn a child away because there is no room. Mayor Reinert suggested that a recreation focused committee be formed that would deal directly with what the citizens of Lino Lakes feel is needed. He thanked Mr. Bernstein for his update. POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT, CHIEF PECCHIA Recognition of Block Captains, CSO Jeanie Kenow and Chief Pecchia - Chief Pecchia explained that he would like to publicly recognize the neighborhood watch block captains and co -captains for their dedication and support of the Neighborhood Watch Program. He explained that their volunteer hours and efforts have been critical to the success of the community's crime prevention efforts. Chief Pecchia requested that the City Council officially recognize their efforts and join the Police Department in thanking them for their time and expertise. Officer Kenow gave a brief background on the neighborhood watch program. She noted that about two (2) years ago the program started with approximately 24 neighborhood watch groups. There are now 76 neighborhood watch groups in Lino Lakes. All captains were invited to attend the Council meeting this evening to receive a certificate of appreciation. Officer Kenow read the names of the captains and Mayor Reinert presented the certificates and congratulations to each captain. PAGE 3