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Students from Pinewood Elementary came to City Hall/Police/Public Works on Thursday for a tour. The definite highlight in City Hall was sitting in the Council's chairs (either that or using the fax machine). They were able to answer a lot of questions about City government, and it looks like most of them would like to be a Mayor or Councilmember in the future. Dawn • Saturday, May 18, 1996 Spring Clean Up Day was held at the Public Works Garage. Participation is this year's event went very well. Over 200 hundred cars rolled thru the Public Works Garage compared to less than 80 cars at the 1995 Fall Clean Up Day. The weather contributed significantly to the high participation rate (hard to imagine its was actually nice on a weekend). Actual tonnage amounts will be available within the next few weeks. • Staff has reviewed the Community Development and Finance Directors' applications. Approx. 25-30 applications were received for each position. There are several strong candidates for each position. Although It was a tough decision narrowing them down, seven candidates will be interviewed for the Community Development position and six candidates for the Finance position. Interview's are scheduled, Thursday,May 30 for the Community Development position and Wednesday, June 5 for the Finance Director. • As many of you may have heard, Audrey Almendinger has resigned with her effective date May 31, 1996. An advertisement for this position will be placed in Sunday, May 26, 1996 publication of the Star Tribune. A barbeque luncheon will be held, Wednesday, May 28 from 11:00-1:30 at City Hall park as a farewell reception to Audrey's years of service. Lynnette 1::" PARKS, RECREATION AND • National Youth Sports Coaches Training was held last Saturday and this Wednesday for volunteer youth coaches. Video tapes explaining the philosophy of youth sports, physical fitness and safety information is also part of the program. In addition, staff explains the rules and regulations for each youth league including procedures and instructional skills to review. The program is very comprehensive and informative. Staff begins the volunteer background check program this year- which is very time consuming and a lot of paperwork, but it does provide a means to screen adult volunteers to help ensure reputable leaders for youth of the community.