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"THIS IS IT" • PARKS, RECREATION & FORESTRY PARKS: Turf vac-ing continues in the parks. Tennis nets and volleyball nets have been installed. Work will begin next week to enlarge the warning tracks at City Hall and Silver View Park athletic fields. A larger warning track will ensure greater safety for outfielders. The distance of the warning track will be approximately 4 -5 strides versus 2-3 strides as a result of deepening the outfield fences at these fields. This work will involve digging out the sod, leveling and installing additional ad-lime. Adult League games begin April 28 so it is important that this project is accomplished, having top priority next week. It is expected that the utility truck will be delivered early next week (currently being fitted with accessories) - non too early since we have refrained from issuing field permits until we are able to get out on the fields to prepare then. They get very bumpy and are unsafe for play without grooming. Therefore, permits are not given (written permission) until the Parks Crew is confident that they are in good playing condition. This is standard risk management to control liabilities. RECREATION: • Andy Singleton began work this week and he is welcomed with open arms. Being a Parks and Recreation graduate, having experience, he is able to jump right into the work with minimal instruction and supervision. He is programming summer activities, will supervise summer playground and Lakeside Park beach operations as well as work on any special events that time allows. He is adept at Page Maker and can provide registration, facility scheduling and telephone support as well. Andy is seeking full time employment, and we certainly wish him success in this venture. He is an asset to the operation of the office for the time that he is with us. There is a one week delay in the preparation of the City Newsletter. Next week will be devoted to newsletter layout with copy delivered to the printer Friday, April 25. Printing Company will have it back by Friday, May 2. Job's Daughters, MV Chapter will be delivering the newsletters during the weekends of May 3-4 and 10 - 11. Interviews for positions of Parks Maintenance and certified lifeguards and program instructors were held this week. Evaluations will be made at the end of the week and job offerings will be made next week. FORESTRY: Tree sale distribution is being held this Friday, April 18 and Saturday, April 19. This is always a great opportunity for residents to purchase bare stock trees at a very reasonable price. Rick purchases trees in bulk for both New Brighton and Mounds View and with the forester's discount • and bulk discount, is able to get a good price for excellent stock.