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Parks & Recreation Committee ~eeting~ures05~5~4 VI. COMMITTEE BUSINESS Summer Proe:rams YMCA Summer Program There was no update to the YMCA Summer Program at this time. Jen Smith, Chain of Lakes YMCA Program Coordinator has been in contact with Committee Member Peil and Staff Member Stephan. There has been a rough draft of the flier to promote the YMCA Summer Program at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park, but the final version has not been distributed. Ms. Stephan will contact Jen Smith to determine if the city needs to do anything else in preparation of the program. Bands in the Parks Chairperson Peterson contacted other cities in the area such as Roseville and White Bear Lake to get some ideas as to what was involved in having bands in their parks and how to proceed with starting a program in Centerville. While Chairperson Peterson felt he was able to gather some valuable information, while reviewing the options the conclusion was made that this will not be a feasible project to attempt this summer. Because of the paving project beginning with Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park parking lot, a skate park pad being installed and road construction on LaMotte Drive and Heritage Streets this area will be under construction for a few months. The committee will review bands in the park next season. Senior Programs Committee Member Seeley drafted a survey to help determine what types of programs residents would like to see offered. It was questioned whether there are existing programs at Chauncey Barett, whether we have individual mailing lists for the residents of Chauncey Barett or the Town Home Associations of Eagle Pass and whether the committee could give surveys to the managers! association presidents to distribute. The survey could also be put on the city's web site and cable or perhaps condensed and included in the next utility billing. It was suggested the survey be made generic for all age groups, not just senior programs. Ms. Stephan will discuss with staff the possibility of including this in the next newsletter. Park Monument Siens / Flower Beds Committee Member Seeley has planted, weeded and fertilized the flower bed at Tracie McBride Memorial Park with plenty of fertilizer remaining for the other parks. The fertilizer will be available at City Hall. It was commented that the monument signs look terrible and need maintenance. Chairperson Peterson said this is on the Public Works list once new staff members are hired. 20f5