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-4- As can be easily noted, the expenditures have been kept �) relatively the same from 1983 to 1984. Yet, with the improvement of the quality of the swim program, comes the steady participation increase over the past year, hence follows the growth of the programs revenue; which, as of July, 1984 just about reached the $9,000 mark. II. LAKESIDE BEACH SUMMARY A. Major changes implemented in the total 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 certified 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 where 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 1 made the staff much more visable in the public's eye. Three staff meetings and two newsletters, given throughout the summer months, kept the guard staff updated on ongoing rhanges or concerns. The camaraderie among the staff was very high and a con- tributing factor was the group effort at the 3rd Annual St. Paul Lifeguard Olympics. While competing in life- guard 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 185. B. Safety record Lakeside Park Beach closed its season with a perfect record with no major accidents (defined as an accident that would require hospitalization or stitches). The: beach front was treated with the chemical copper sulfate twice this past season, on June 4 and 5, and on July 2 and 3. This resulted in no significant cases of swimmers itch being reported to the guard staff or the Spring Lake Park and Mounds View Park and Recreation Departments.