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Page 1 of 3 AGENDA ITEM – 1B MEMORANDUM DATE: February 16, 2021 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Dave Perrault, City Administrator FROM: Joe Vaughan, Recreation Programmer David Swearingen, Interim Public Works Director SUBJECT: Spring and Summer Recreations Programs Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Sources: $116,680 2021 Revenue Budget TBD General Fund - Recreation Council Should Consider City Council direction is requested regarding the City’s spring and summer recreation programs. Background Last year, the City Council made the decision to cancel all spring and summer recreation programs due to COVID-19. Staff is seeking direction on whether or not Council would like to offer classes this summer as it normally would, in a reduced or modified capacity, or no classes at all. If there is an appetite to offer classes, Staff will need to begin the development of a Recreation Guide and start the recruitment process for seasonal personnel. All youth and adult programs would be modified to fit within the current guidelines set forth by the state of Minnesota. Staff has organized spring and summer recreational activities into the following four categories. The Council may have questions or request additional information regarding these programs. Some information may not be available at this time due to uncertainty surrounding COVID-19. 1. SUMMER PLAYGROUND PROGRAMS AND FIELD TRIPS The City’s summer playground programs are held at Hazelnut and Cummings Park. They are held Monday-Thursday in the mornings and afternoons. The ages of the playground program range from 3-12. The City partners with Shoreview and Roseville to offer six field trips in the summer. These trips are for ages 6-12 and take place at venues around the metro area or within an hour’s drive.