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Commissioner Trettel suggested that a program of <br />"volunteer rink attendants" be established using <br />parents who are at the parks with their children. <br />This would not be an organized program. Arm <br />bands could be available at the rink houses and <br />parents would be asked to wear them as a symbol <br />of supervision and help patrol the rinks. <br />Discussion also occurred regarding programming <br />for youth ages 13 - 18. Staff stated that <br />recreation programming for the teenagers has <br />been attempted time after time, but to no avail. <br />This, age group is very difficult to program for. <br />They are often involved in such programs as <br />athletics, after school activities, church, or special <br />interests such as piano lessons, or are not <br />interested in organized activities. Activities such <br />as open gyms would be ideal, but there is not <br />enough gym space available to accommodate such <br />afterschool activities. <br />After further discussion regarding facilities, a <br />motion was made by Commissioner Stevenson, <br />seconded by Commissioner Long to direct staff to <br />write a resolution requesting the City Council to <br />consider the need for greater recreation facilities <br />for teens as per the survey results. Motion <br />passed: 6 ayes, 0 nayes. <br />D. Silver View Picnic Shelter Update - The items <br />remaining to be completed at the shelter include <br />painting, laying of the slab and replacement of <br />the stainless steel counter. Commissioner <br />Stevenson asked if any commemoration of the <br />building had been planned. Director Saarion <br />stated that Chairperson Burmeister and Mayor <br />Hankner were making the plans for the <br />dedication, and would be choosing the date. The <br />Commission had forwarded ideas for the <br />celebration ideas to Mayor Hankner. <br />E. Facility Guide - Staff presented the facility guide <br />prepared by the Department to inform residents <br />of the recreational facilities offered in the City of <br />Mounds View. <br />NEW BUSINESS A. Park Clean-up Day - The "Adopt a Park" issue was <br />discussed in conjunction with the park clean-up <br />day item. While brainstorming, the Commission <br />suggests the following: <br />5 <br />