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1. RESOLUTION NO. 1531 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION OUTLINING THE POLICIES REGARDING THE USE OF VOLUNTEERS FOR WINTER FLOODING OF SKATING RINK FACILITIES WHEREAS, the Mounds View City Council is responsible for the health, welfare and safety of all Mounds View residents; and WHEREAS, the Mounds View City Council would like to pro- vide the greatest amount of service as possible to Mounds View residents at the most economical dollar; and WHEREAS, Mounds View residents have indicated a willingness to volunteer their services to maintain the winter ice skating rink facilities; and WHEREAS, the Mounds View City Council desires to establish a policy for using volunteers with the winter skating program. NOW, THEREFORE, DE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby adopts the following policies re- lating to the use of volunteers for winter flooding: 1. All volunteer help must receive training through the city public works department, through the water department on the use and care of city equipment to include the following: a. Proper care and drainage of city hydrants. b. Proper procedure for draining and storing flooding hose. c. Proper use of city equipment including hydrant wrenches, city buildings and hose adaptors. d. Proper flooding techniques to insure that not too much water is placed on the ice or that flooding is only occurring during the proper weather conditions. 2. That a responsible adult sign out the city equipment and they would in turn assume responsibility for any loss, stolen or damaged equipment due to negligence. And, furthermore, that the responsible adult may be charged a fee for any missing or damaged equipment. 3. That volunteer flooding will coincide with existing city skating schedules so that proper ice will be available during the Scheduled 1.1111C `J• 4. Since the volunteer help will not detract or deter from the city's union personnel from receiving overtime pay when it is applicable. 5. No minors will be allowed to perform any flooding or volunteer work at the skating facilities without the supervision of a responsible adult.