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I" .- 1- Long Lake Regional Park. The t-ball and softball programs and playground program have begun. Each of these two 1 programs has over 120 participants and continue through July. The playground program also consists of weekly field trips to various locations, special events for preschoolers, and concludes I with the Penny Camival on July 25. Maintenance lJDdate I The park maintenance staff has constructed the play structure at Hazelnut Park. The swings will be separate from the structure and will be assembled within the next two weeks. The maintenance staff need to get caught up on other projects and mowing before they begin to I assemble the swings. There has been quite a bit of storm damage around the outer area of the Hazelnut Park through out the winter and spring. Staff will be using the wood chipper to clean up the area this week. Staff is also busy mowing and trimming parks, lift stations, and water I tower areas, These areas are mowed weekly. We typically mow grass walking trails every 3-4 weeks. I Parks and Recreation Commission At the June meeting the members made a recommendation to the Council to encourage Ramsey County to explore an alternate trail route for Highway 96. The preferred route is the alternative I that was proposed by staff, The Commission also toured Hazelnut, Lindey's, Freeway, Crepeau, Arden Oaks, and Ingerson Parks, They will be recommending improvements at a couple of these -- park areas as part of the 5 year plan, I I 1 I 1 1 :. 3 I