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-2- <br /> The Silver View pathway is still a controversial item. A citizen's • <br /> informational meeting held at Mr. and Mrs. Golden's house was yet another <br /> opportunity to resolve the special interests of residents. As suggested by <br /> Councilmembers Hankner and Quick, the project of working with the residents <br /> to choose plantings for the park land boundary should be reinstated. Plants <br /> can then be ordered this fall to be followed by planting this spring. <br /> Forester Rick Wriskey has been given the directive for this project. <br /> The issue of continuing the pathway around the pond is unresolved and staff <br /> will await direction as to the Council's desires in this matter. <br /> I am pursuing information from various companies regarding bridge costs and <br /> pond treatments. When this information is collected, I will submit a report. <br /> PARK MAINTENANCE <br /> Please find attached a calendar of park projects through December, 1987. I <br /> cannot say enough great words to describe the work done by Tim Pittman and <br /> Steve Daszinski .. . if only the parks had two more such park crew members, all <br /> the projects plus the small, but important jobs could get accomplished. Time <br /> always seems to be too short to accomplish necessary park chores and this <br /> results in prioritizing projects which all could be #1 <br /> RECREATION PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES <br /> Fall statistics are attached. As usual, the swimming program decreases due to • <br /> colder weather and busy schedules. However, instructional classes are <br /> popular. A real concern is the sharp decrease of Gadabouts participants. <br /> Several of the past monthly trips have been cancelled due to lack of interest. <br /> These are combined trips with Shoreview which means we only need half the <br /> numbers. Even so, several trips have cancelled. The bus companies have <br /> attested to the same experiences. One reason may be that people have toured <br /> places and need a reprieve before interest ignites again. Another reason may <br /> be that people are more independent and are pursuing these interests on their <br /> own. Group rates and bus transportation may not be as important at this time. <br /> This trend will continue to be monitored. <br /> FORESTRY <br /> Forester Rick Wriskey is ordering stock for spring, 1988. Now is the time for <br /> special requests! <br /> . • <br />