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DOG/GEESE DO-DO: Commissioners discussed the problem with geese droppings <br /> at Silver View Park and also Lakeside Park. Director <br /> Saarion reported information from Lake Restoration <br /> regarding a deterrent - a grape concentrate sprayed on the <br /> grass which is distasteful to geese. Commissioner Gunn <br /> made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Silvis to <br /> continue with the three water treatments and forego the <br /> geese treatment. Motion passed unanimously. <br /> Commissioner Starr requested that staff look into plastic <br /> swans as a way of deterring geese if the problem persists. <br /> TRASH CONTAINERS: Staff reported on a request from a resident living in the <br /> Manor Homes abutting Silver View Park path for <br /> replacement of barrel type trash receptacles to be replaced <br /> with decorative trash receptacles. Commissioners discussed <br /> whether or not decorative trash containers along the path fit <br /> into the Park Plan for improvements as well as the <br /> practicality of having decorative trash containers along the <br /> path versus in more "trash" areas such as picnic shelters, <br /> ball fields and playground areas. Commissioners discussed <br /> whether or not the homeowners association would consider <br /> contributing funding for the purchase of a trash container. <br /> After discussion a motion was made. Commissioner Starr <br /> made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Long to <br /> order and put in one decorative trash receptacle. <br /> Motion passed unanimously. <br /> PROGRAM UPDATES: Director Saarion reported that department operations were <br /> going along much better than anticipated, that staff is <br /> discovering new and more efficient and effective ways of <br /> doing things - empowering groups and associations to be <br /> more self-sufficient. Saarion reported that summer <br /> programs will be similar in numbers and variety as other <br /> years. It was also reported that former intern Andy <br /> Singleton began work April 14 and will remain throughout <br /> the summer, with the understanding that Andy will continue <br /> to seek full time work. Mike, Schnur will be an intern <br /> beginning May 27. Another intern is considering this site <br /> for her work. <br /> Director Saarion informed the Commission that the Lion's Club had <br /> assumed the leadership of the Festival parade and that the Festival <br /> Committee was assuming more of the leadership of the Festival <br /> activities. This removes much of the responsibilities from <br /> Department staff and makes for a more community orientated • <br />