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PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY <br /> PARKS <br /> Because of the extreme cold, rinks are not being flooded. In fact, all of the rinks have been closed <br /> this week because of the dangerously cold temperatures. Closed signs have been placed on the <br /> buildings so that people will not send their children to the park buildings expecting them to be <br /> opened. <br /> This has been a good week to meet with representatives from various seed and fertilizer <br /> companies. It is important to use the right fertilizers and chemicals. An information exchange of <br /> turf, uses, soil conditions, etc. ensures that the right fertilizers, seeds and chemicals are ordered. <br /> Steve, Jeff and John have been working together on 1996 orders to reap the best bulk prices <br /> possible. <br /> The crew has been working on the bus. It was frozen up and did not start. The bus is scheduled <br /> for many uses in the next two weeks, so it is important that it keeps starting. Steve and Jeff have <br /> been making arrangements so that it is reliable for those who need to use it. <br /> RECREATION <br /> The annual report has been completed and is provided for the City Council in the February 5 <br /> Work Session packet. <br /> Recreation classes have been continuing even with the cold temperatures. I think parents are <br /> anxious to get their children out and about since the cold weather tends to keep them indoors <br /> more than usual. Their bottled up energy levels tend to peak. I know the schools have mentioned <br /> that students are more noisy and wiggly due to the lack of physical activity and outdoor play. <br /> Staff is working on a bicycle safety program for youth. The City has received a grant to purchase <br /> youth bicycle helmets. L We will incorporate the distribution of bicycle helmets along with a <br /> safety education program. <br /> Staff has done preliminary work on possible CDB grant applications, but is awaiting Council <br /> directive for application. <br /> GOLF COURSE <br /> John has been interviewing several golf instructors. He is impressed with a few he hopes to lure <br /> to The Bridges. Once the instructors have been hired, final dates and times for the lesson <br /> schedule will be selected so that the brochure can be prepared and distributed. We would like to <br /> have it out to the homes by the end of February. <br />