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e -3- i PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT Director Anderson indicated that the new UPDATE playground equipment had been installed at Lambert Park along with the refurbishing of equipment from Red Oak School. Staff in- vited the Commission to stop by Lambert Park to see the new creative play area. Staff reviewed a staff report on the base material to be used for Random Park. It was staff ' s recommendation that sand be utilized as a base material from both a safety and play perspective . A motion was made by Commissioner Silvis, seconded by Commission Weflen to recommend the use of sand as a base material at Random Park. The motion carried unanimously. 4 ayes 0 nayes. Staff indicated that the equipment for Random Park was scheduled to be deliv- ered the second week in July with installa- tion scheduled for mid-August. � RECREATION PROGRAM Program Supervisor Saarion highlighted the PDATE summer recreation programs including the Festival in the Park program scheduled for Saturday and Sunday , July 7 and 8 . Ms. Saarion indicated that the parade would be held on Saturday, July 7 with the major activities scheduled for Sunday , July 8 . Staff indicated that there were concerns regarding the increased dependence on the recreation activity fund for recreation expenditures and requested that the Commis- sion review program fees at their regularly scheduled August Park and Recreation Com- mission meeting . WELLNESS PROGRAM UPDATE Staff distributed a yearend report on the wellness program and indicated that the program had been well received by the com- munity but was currently in the process of reorganization , as Wellness Coordinator Linder was no longer employed by the City. Staff ' s future direction for the wellness program includes the hiring of a consultant and continued cooperation with III the City of New Brighton. We are currently in the process of reviewing consultants to fill Ms. Linder' s position .