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After discussion, Commissioner Dentz made a motion seconded by Commissioner <br /> Stevenson to work with MN Playground Inc. to pursue the renovations to old • <br /> pieces of equipment, to connect new components and alter the direction of <br /> placement to comply with safety standards. Colors of the playground were blue, <br /> gray and beige. Motion passed unanimously. <br /> DISTRICT <br /> WIDE <br /> ANALYSIS: Director Saarion reported on the district wide athletic facility analysis for current <br /> and future needs of schools, cities and youth athletic associations. The project will <br /> analyze all needs and focus in on avenues to ensure that adequate facilities are <br /> available in the future. Cooperative efforts, scheduling, trends, demographics and <br /> other issues will be included in the analysis. Director Saarion reported that she had <br /> just attended a meeting before the Commission meeting at which all the field <br /> information was collected from the various entities. <br /> PARKS <br /> MAINT. <br /> UPDATE: Director Saarion reviewed the list of parks projects that were either completed, <br /> underway or beginning shortly. Projects included repairs to buildings, <br /> establishment of the Woodcrest Park Community Gardens, replacement of <br /> backstop materials, installation of a new backstop and other projects. <br /> Director Saarion reported that Parks Worker Steve Dazenski had severed his • <br /> finger this week and would be out for a few days. Summer seasonals begin <br /> Tuesday, May 27/ <br /> PROGRAM <br /> UPDATES: Director Saarion reported that the Festival Committee was coming along great <br /> with plans for the celebration - a goodly amount has been fundraised for the <br /> Festival which makes planning that much more exciting. The Lion's are working <br /> on the parade, with Sharie Linke as head coordinator. Spring programs are <br /> concluding and registrations for summer programs continue. Youth <br /> softball/baseball is underway with games beginning in June. MVCT has selected <br /> parts through auditions. The Garden Club begins planting June 7. Bel Rae interior <br /> demolition begins June 2 and staff will need to find new"homes" for a few <br /> programs and activities including Senior Exercise and teens club. <br /> Director Saarion informed the Commission that staff had been spending some time <br /> evaluating programs and activities to determine the participation ratio of residents, <br /> costs and benefit of programs and revenues from various activities. All this is an <br /> effort to program more efficiently and effectively - for residents, at the most <br /> economical cost, and finding opportunities for increase revenues. The Commission <br /> agreed that this is important and encouraged staff to continue this effort. In <br /> • <br /> addition, the Commission suggested that a survey of some sort be looked into <br />