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5 On February 25, 2002, Council approved the purchase of a replacement mower for the golf course. Specifications for a utility cart are being written and bids will be obtained. Training for personnel has been authorized. The exam to obtain the Pesticide Applicator’s License will be given on April 8, 2002. Study text manuals for this exam have been ordered. An inventory of existing supplies has been requested. Based on this inventory, a list of "essential" items needed to start operations at the golf course will be created. Cost estimates for each item will also be listed. A special Council Work Session has been scheduled for 6:00p.m. on Monday, March 25th to discuss issues associated with the golf course. The Public Works Department is available and able to assist with the golf course in any capacity Council sees fit. HILL VIEW WARMING HOUSE The Hill View Warming House is essentially complete. There is a punch list of items yet to be completed. A Boy Scout troop has volunteered to landscape the grounds around the building. The Public Works Department will supply the plant material, landscape supplies, and tools. Public Works will also be drafting the landscape plans, determining quantities, and administrating the project. This is a great example of volunteerism and community involvement. The City and Public Works Department would like to thank the Boy Scouts and look forward to working with them on this project. The Parks and Recreation Commission has recently scheduled a “Grand Opening” for the Hill View Warming House for May 23, 2002. A notification campaign to inform residents about the warming house and the grand opening will be devised. Details on this and other aspects of the celebration will be forthcoming. COMMUNITY CENTER As part of the Work Session on March 4, 2002, staff reviewed and discussed options for increasing security at the Community Center. Presented to Council was a list of options to consider. One option was adding a membership registration program. This would include the use of a camera, computer, and computer program to create a database of patrons. Also discussed was the option to use surveillance cameras. This option included a series of cameras that would be linked into a central monitoring and recordation system (VCR). There was also discussion of linking this information to the Internet or the broadband connections at the Community Center. This system would allow parents and others to monitor the activities of the Community Center from home. If the purchase of these systems is approved by City Council, the Public Works Department will work with Patrick Toth to oversee their purchase and installation. The feasibility of connecting the cameras to the Internet and / or broadband cable will be discussed with the City Council. As first glance, it does not appear that this will be a possibility. There may be other “non-technical” issues the Council may want to consider. PROPERTIES NOT CONNECTED TO CITY WATER There are currently six properties that are not connected to City water service. City Code requires that they submit annual well tests to ensure the water is safe. When the City doesn't get the test in a timely manner, the City sends a letter requesting the test results. Historically, the Community Development Department has administered this program. However, upon closer examination, it was determined that the Public Work Department was better suited to conduct these activities. The Public Works Department will analyze this program and submit a report to the City Council. Issues involved in this program include the City’s responsibility and authority, cost /benefit