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MEMO T0: Parks and Recreation Comniss�iyqM�rs fROM: Bruce K. Anderson, Oirector �� DATE: January 24, 1979 RE: hbnthly Update, January, 7979 The purpose of this report is to keep the Parks and Recreation Commission informed on current issues within the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department that do not need official Commission action. Administratar Resigns - Friday, January 19, 1979 was the last day for �Aounds View City Administrator Mark Achen. Mark had been with the City for 4-1/2 years and recently accepted a new position as City Manager in Gladstone, Missouri. I have been appointed to serve as the acting administrator for the interim before a new administrator is selected. The deadiine for accepting applications has been set for February 10 with a new administrator hopefully appointed by May 1. Winter Skating - Following a somewhat controversial beginning, the skating rinks are now all in excellent condition. We have been flooding the rinks daily when weather permits and we should have an excellent second half. Council Orientation - The Fbunds Uiew City Cauncil has been meeting with each of t e City Department Heads on Saturday mornings during the past month to discuss the existing role of their department as well as the future. Our departrtent will be visited at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 3. Skatinq Rink Lights - The new lighting system at Edgewood Jr. High School and Groveland Park have been hooked up and are in good operating condition. We have sent letters to both areas apologizing and explaining the delay in the comptetion of the light syste�. Teri Departs - Teri Trortbtey our part-time C.E.T.A. secretary will be leaving us on Friday, January 26 as her work program will be drawing to a close. Teri will be sorely missed as she has proved to be extremely helpful in a myriad of ways. We have re-submitted our application to C.E.T.A. for a replacement, but as of Wednesday, we have not received approval. Grant Application - Under the direction of Mary, we have submitted a sponsor assistance grant to the Minnesota State Arts Board. The grant is for $325.00 whSCh will be used by the Festivities Comnission if funded to provide enter- ta9nment at the 5th Annual Festival in the Park Celebration. This year`s celebration will be he7d on Sunday, July 15, 1979. Park Commission to be Finalized - The City Council adopted an ordinance change at t e r regu ar y sc e u e anuary 22 meeting to expand the Park Comnission im�ership from 7 mertbers to 9. The 1979 Commission mertber appointments was tabled for further discussion until the February 12, 1979 meeting.