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Mounds View City Council October 11, 1982 Regular Meeting Page Eight Park Director Anderson reporte the joint powers agree ment with the City of New Brighton had been completed for the puppet wagon program, with a third staff person being added. He also reported that a childrens theater program had been started, with 30 children participating. Park Director Anderson reported the softball program was a huge success, with over 100 teams participating, and they plan on the two additional fields at Silver View Park to help with the crowded schedule, but with the possibility of losing the two fields at Red Oak School. Park Director Anderson reported that Phase I at Silver View Park is almost complete, with the project being approximately $7,000 under budget to date. He also reported they hope the reseeding will take off soon. Park Director Anderson four park shelter buildings were removed, and a new one built at Lambert Park, with three new buildings having been purchased recently. He also reported that the City had saved approxi- mately $16,000 through the use of CETA employees, and they are feeling the benefit of having Larry Decheine working on the park maintenance. He also reported over 900 trees had been planted to date, with 22 being stolen, and 230 trees being removed as of 9/1/82 due to diesease. He added that some trees had been transplanted, and seem to be doing well. Director Johnson reported the street department made three major repairs during the third quarter, and attempted to repair the storm sewer problem, and completed the seal coating. He added that Lift Station #3 had a burned out motor whiLh was repaired, as well as the root treatment control program being completed. Director Johnson reported the I &I field study work was completed, with the report due shortly. He also reported a stolen fire hydrant had been replaced, and the flushing of water mains was completed, with the water being very dark and rusty. He added they had started the servicing and painting program for the fire hydrants, and are 25% complete. Director Johnson reported they are preparing bids for the complete servicing of Well #5, and have completed 192 me. r services and inspections.