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Is PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY <br /> PARKS: <br /> * Over 120 FREE bicycle helmets were given to Mounds View youth this past Saturday at <br /> the Bicycle Safety Day activity at City Hall. Volunteers included Parks and Recreation <br /> Commissioners Sherry Gunn, Pam Starr, Gary Stevenson, and Frank Silvis and Park <br /> Patrol Greg Frausone, staff members Cathy Bednar and Mary Saarion. Three North <br /> Suburban Schwinn employees staffed the bicycle maintenance activity - and were kept <br /> busy the whole time. There were many positive comments from parents in appreciation <br /> of the program. A bicycle safety check began the program followed by an obstacle <br /> course and safety video. Helmets were fitted and distributed to each youth participant. <br /> Other safety materials were provided along with a certificate. Special thanks to the <br /> volunteers who put in many hours of their time making this event a success. <br /> An on-going incentive program will be implemented encouraging youth to wear their <br /> bicycle helmets. Tokens will be handed out to youth that are noticed wearing their <br /> helmets while riding their bikes. When 5 tokens have been collected,they can be <br /> redeemed at the Parks and Recreation Department in exchange for a free open swim pass. <br /> * Youth athletic pictures were taken this week. We contracted with a different photography <br /> company, Star Sports Photography -who did an excellent job! They were very <br /> organized, had three photographers working and were even ahead of schedule! <br /> Unbelievable! <br /> * Players benches were purchased and are being installed at the two back fields at <br /> Edgewood Middle School. As partners in use of the athletic facilities, we have been <br /> participating in joint ventures,this being just one example. In addition, we have <br /> contributed to the replacement of tennis nets,the availability of outdoor portable <br /> restrooms and field grooming and maintenance activities. <br /> * Lakeside Park Beach opens this Saturday. Luckily the temperatures are predicted to be in <br /> the 80's. Unfortunately the water temperature has some warming yet to do before it is <br /> comfortable for swimming. <br /> * The summer is booked for picnic rentals at the various"picnic"parks. Several large <br /> events have also been booked including the MSA Fundraising Event in September, Sysco <br /> Employees Picnic is August, Schwinn Exhibition in August, Regional Baseball <br /> Tournament in June and Festival in July. All these events bring in hundreds and <br /> thousands of people to the City of Mounds View,providing a positive economic impact <br />