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-4- II . LAKESIDE BEACH SUMMARY A. Major changes implemented in the to 4111 tal beach operation The 1983 summer program at Spring Lake was researched , evaluated , and revised for the 1984 summer program. Major changes were presented to the staff , and posted in the aquatic manuals, in preparation for this past summer . The dates of the summer season were June 9 - August 26 , 1984 . The daily hours were moved ahead from the previous season to 12 : 30 - 8 : 30 p.m. The guard staff was more closely supervised this past year and an afternoon "on call" system was implemented , to minimize excess staff on slow days. All staff hired were certi- fied in both American Red Cross advanced lifesaving and water safety instruction . Staff ' s skills were reviewed and tested prior to the season ' s onset. The staff was required to wear red one piece swimsuits while on duty and had the option to wear red guard jackets, white visors, or red guard t-shirts. This uniform dress code made the staff much more visible in the public ' s eye . Three staff meetings and two news- letters, given throughout the summer months, kept the guard staff updated on ongoing changes or concerns. The camaraderie among the staff was very high and a contributing factor was the group effort at the 3rd • Annual St. Paul Lifeguard Olympics. While competing in lifeguard oriented skills tests , the Mounds View staff placed 2nd overall , and brought home an impressive trophy. The staff is already talking of "going for the gold" in 1985. B. Safety record Lakeside Park Beach closed its season with a perfect record with no major accidents (defined as an accident that would required hospitalization or stitches) . The beach front was treated with the chemical copper sul- fate twice this season , on June 4 and 5 , and on July 2 and 3. This resulted in no significant cases of swim- mers itch being reported to the guard staff or the Spring Lake Park and Mounds View Park and Recreation Departments. C. Physical structure improvements The beach house was repainted , as were all the park grounds tables and trash cans. The parking lot rule board received a new sheet of plexi-glass as the old sheet had cracked and darkened . The lifeguard stand rule boards were updated and repainted . The slide platform was covered with a layer of non-skid , plastic • carpet, and the waterfront marker bouys were anchored to the lfieline at equal increments. Flowers were planted near the beach house , and the grounds were con- stantly kept tidy, as a result of a routine maintenance schedule .