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c ~-) Department Report 1.) Golf Course Status - The Board was informed that Ramsey County is nbt interested in acquisition of the Brightwood Hills Golf Course, There may be some cooperation on a special legislation package for bonding authority9 Ramsey County is currently tied up with other acquisitions, The City has resolutions from Ramsey County indicating support of a special legislative pro- posal. The City Council tnTi11 consider on December 10th a resolution supporting enactment of special legislation providing funds for acquisition of the golf course by Ramsey County. Realistically, the chances of acquiring the site are. slim, however, the City staff will be contacting legislators and assist in preparing the legislation. The support of Ramsey County delegation is crucialo 2.) M.R.P.A. Conference - The 1974 Fall M.R.P.A. Conference was reported to be an overall success. 3.) Community Education Development - The Board was informed that Barry Bauer has been reinstated to theposition of Community Education Coordir_ator on a part-time basis until June 1975, at which time the position will return to full-time. Bauer has hired an Administrative Assistant. Question was asked by Dahl regarding the school district's position on pools. It was explained that the pools will be continued to be operated by the schools through the remainder of the 1971-I--75 school year. 4.) Ice Rink Plans - Department announced to the Board that the Maintenance crew of the Park and Recreation Department has be- gun to work on the ice rinks with plans of opening the shelters mid-December. 5.) Shade Tree Status - Final report is being submitted to the Council regarding the City's Shade Tree Disease Control Program for 1974 . 6.) Cooperative. Recreation Programs - Department stated it would like to see an open gym session at Silver Oak Elementary School this winter and a joint-effort summer playground program at same. Gunderman requested status report from Sullivan and Corlett regarding Silver Oak development plans. 7.) Program for Teens - Dahl has been approached by Human Rights Commission in regards to "programming" for teens, and if the Department provides sufficient activities for them. Department was requested to check with Community Educati on Department and see what they are doing as far as input is concerned and also suggested the same from New Brighton's. Juvenile-Community Relations Officer.