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"FESTIVAL IN THE PARK" REPORT CITY STAFF HOURS Listed below are approximate figures showing the City's contribution to staff time regarding "Festival in the Park". These figures have not been included in any of the 11 years of Festival figures. Public Works Preparation- 3 days x 8 hours x 4 staffinembers = 96 hours ($1,161.60) Parks and Recreation Dept. Preparation: 30 houts x 2 staffinembers = 60 hours ($ 948.90) Public Works Festival Day: 15 hours x 2 staffinembers = 30 hours ($ 544.50) Parks and Recreation Festival Day: 15 hours x 2 staffinembers (fulltime) = 30 hours ($ 474.35)* *salaried staff Playground Leaders/Puppeteers: 15 staff x 6 hours = 90 hours '$ 450,00) TOTAL STAFF HOURS = 306 ($3,579.35) SHOWMOBILE AVAILABILITY Staff contacted three agencies known to rant a showmobil?. The agencies. rates and availability is listed below: Ramsey County Showmobile - Past experience shows that dates are open in May, August and last weekends of September. The busiest time is June and July. Cost is $145.00 for the weekend. St. Paul Showmobile - The availability for next September is uncertain, but it is not available in September of thin year. The cost is $280.00 fur the first four hours and $70.00 for each additional hour. Edina Showmbile - The City of Edina does rent the showmobile to other agencies but but '..t is not ....'.'d --.ften, ci th.-- high cost - $550.00 per day. COMMUNITY SERVICE GROUPS Currently the summer playground staff and puppeteers work a full six hour day during "Festival in the Park". This cost comes from the respective playground and puppet wagon fund. Other sources for a workforce in the event that the Festival date would be changed is listed below: Irondale High School groups - Gymnastics Volleyball Team Cheerleading Squad Dance Line Band Choir Local Athletic Clubs - Mounds View Swim Club Lindy's Gymnastic Club Lake Region Hockey Mounds View Athletic Assoc. Irondale Basketball Assoc. Wrestling Association