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A D M I N I S T R A T O R ’S D I G E S T September 27, 2004 YMCA Advisory Committee Meeting – The Advisory Committee held its September meeting and reviewed current programs. New programs included parent/child tumbling classes and creative writing. Summer youth nights were a success with up to 50 students attending. Additionally, the school district has informed us that they will not be charging a fee for use of school gyms as had been anticipated. The committee was updated on the banquet center contract changes and the new caterer is invited to participate in the Advisory Committee meetings. The committee was also updated on maintenance and equipment issues. Primary Election – There were 305 Mounds View people casting votes in this year’s primary election. This is a low turnout, even by primary standards, but the exercise allowed us to fine- tune the election process for the big presidential general election in November. Desaree Crane is still seeking election judges. If you know of someone that may be interested, please give her a call. Unannounced OSHA Inspection – OSHA inspectors showed up unannounced for a random routine inspection of all the City facilities. City staff has done an outstanding job of keeping records of accidents, injuries, and training. Only a couple of small equipment infractions were found but overall, the inspectors were impressed. They inspected the City Hall, the golf course, sewer and water facilities and the public works building (the comment was that “they could eat off the floor”). They reviewed injury reports, records of safety training (such as golf course training on pesticide/herbicide application), and material data sheets. The two infractions involved older equipment that was manufactured without the required safety features. For example, a guard is now required on the hydraulic press. A full report and notifications of the fines on these items will be delivered in the next couple of weeks. 800 Megahertz Radio Demonstration - Ramsey County held a demonstration of emergency response radio equipment in New Brighton. In the coming years the City will be spending thousands of dollars to upgrade radio equipment to the new 800 Megahertz frequency and this event allowed us to look at the equipment options available. Fortunately, federal homeland security funding covers much of the cost of this equipment. County Road 10 Planning – Staff met and did a comprehensive review of all the requirements for County Road 10 in order to begin the implementation phase of the Highway 10 Plan. This project is anticipating the hiring of a consultant to do the preliminary investigation. This is an item for Council action on 9/27. Canyon Grille Lease Agreement - The Canyon Grille, a Coon Rapids restaurant, is anticipated take over the banquet center lease from the Mermaid around November 1st, pending negotiation of the leases. Recreation Software Demonstration – YMCA Coordinator Jeanette Steeves and I participated in a demonstration of recreation software. This software will allow us to take online registration and payment, keep track of enrollment, develop targeted marketing lists, and effectively schedule our park and recreation facilities. This item will come before the Council at a future date. Golf Course Options – Staff is reviewing the status of the various golf course alternatives and the item is to be reviewed by the Council on October 4th. The cost/benefit of different development/non-development proposals will be discussed at this time. Clear Channel Billboards – City building permits have been issued for the golf course billboards, however Clear Channel was delayed by the Rice Creek Watershed District permits at the September 22nd RCWSD meeting, due to issues that came up with their proposed bridge project. The RCWSD will review the item again at their October 13th meeting.