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r <br /> 11111 <br /> MEMO TO: Mr. Donald F. Pauley, City Administrator <br /> FROM: Bruce K. Anderson, Director <br /> Parks, Recreation and Forestry <br /> DATE: May 26, 1981 <br /> RE: Monthly report, April of 1981 <br /> After reviewing our department's work schedule for the month of April , 1981, <br /> we would like to report the following highlights for your edification: <br /> RECREATION <br /> Bicycle Safety Week was April 20 - 26 and to follow the encouragement of the <br /> State, we provided two basic programs to emphasize bicycle safety. Officer Nelson <br /> from the'Minnesota State Highway Patrol was contacted and scheduled to speak with <br /> 11110 <br /> his "talking bike, Mike" at Pinewood and Red Oak Elementary Schools . Also, the <br /> Mounds View Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department offered a Bicycle Safety and <br /> Awareness Open House at City Hall , Tuesday, April 21 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. <br /> Unfortunately it was a miserable evening with cold temperatures and rain . Even <br /> so, fifteen people attended. The open house offered a film, slide-tape presentation, <br /> bicycling brochures, and information and a bicycle maintenance check. Pedal Power <br /> camp alumni Hans Vinge and Percy volunteered their expertise for the program. <br /> Over 60 applicants were interviewed for summer part time leadership positions <br /> including: <br /> Water Safety Instructors <br /> Lifeguards <br /> Playground Leaders and Assistants <br /> Playground Supervisors <br /> Junior Leaders <br /> Puppeteers <br /> Of the t0 applicants, 25 candidates were offered positions . Job descriptions and <br /> 111/1 work agreements were mailed to eachapplicant. As candidates accepted the jobs, <br /> files were made on each new employee. The applicants this year were surprisingly <br /> qualified and older than other previous years . <br />