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(PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY PARKS: * The crew continues to mow and prepare athletic fields on a daily basis, along with trash removals, special projects and repairs. * One parks seasonal heads back to school this week. Next week will be the last week for the other park summer seasonal employees. * Silver View Park parking lot is being prepared for a slurry seal. * The Cushman is down for repairs - needing brakework. This old machine is taking a lot of labor time for repairs which is typical of older vehicles. * The seasonal park crew's prank incident which occurred Tuesday, August 22 caused much anxiety. Great concern was expressed by all the employees and Council members regarding the persons involved. Both Police Chief Ramacher and I have talked with each of the workers. Each have expressed remorse. They did not have any idea that the prank would have the ending that it did. The workers have prepared a letter of apology to all the agencies that responded, to staff, and City Council members. In addition, they have apologized to their fellow worker. They have reputations as good young men, good workers and good friends. This experience has taught them a lesson that they will not forget. RECREATION: * This week was devoted to preparation of the Fall Newsletter. The youth soccer program began with practices. GOLF COURSE: * Finalists from the prior interview process for the Golf Course Superintendent position have been contacted. Two of those finalists were interested in meeting to discuss options for working the last two months of the golf season. Mike Mueller and I met with both to get a feel for the options and their concerns and suggestions. We will meet with Samantha when she returns from vacation to discuss the possibilities. * A new cash register system has been ordered for the golf course to replace the