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' December 7, 1983 Park Board Minutes Page 7 <br />C. Wellness Program <br />LeAnn Linder, Lifesty e Health Consultant, explained that <br />there are 5 areas in the Lifestyle Health Program. <br />1. Nutrition <br />2. Weight Control <br />3, Physical Exercise <br />4. Mental Health <br />5. Smoking/Chemicals <br />The purpose of the program is to get people aware of their <br />health and to encourage and make .significant changes. toward <br />better health.. Programs are offered in the community with- <br />families and there area variety of activities. Participants <br />set goals and objectives, and there is a reward and point <br />system. The Recreation Department offered a number of classes <br />and this year a numbex of new classes have been offered such <br />as health appraisal, stress seminars/aerobics, nutrition <br />and swimming. <br />Anderson stated that typically wellness programs have been <br />business orientated. It is a pioneering attempt to get <br />the community involved. <br />LeAnn Linder stated that most business operated programs <br />have a low compliance rate. Our. fees are low and participant <br />will be with family, friends. and neighbors. <br />Gunderman said it sounds good, it's a need for many of us. <br />VI. Old Business <br />None <br />VII. Announcements <br />A. Metro Council EIS Reimbursement <br />Anderson said the City has requested money from Met Council for <br />the fees incurred for the Long Lake transfer and attorney fees. <br />The City did get money for title work but EIS expenses were :put <br />on hold. Met Council was afraid they might be setting a preci- <br />.dent but it appears the money will be granted. <br />Anderson told the Park Board thatthe Long Lake Homeowners. <br />Association has filed "Notice of Issue." which is relating <br />to whether it is legal to sell the park because of the bond <br />issue. It could be 11 months or more before it comes into <br />court but it also could come earlier with the development <br />of the park this summer. <br />Anderson said that a letter has been written to the Ramsey <br />County staff regarding the clean up of waste on the Long <br />Lake park site. County staff has agreed to clean up the <br />waste as part of the construction process. Ramsey County <br />taking the responsibility will make it much less complicated.. <br />No action by the Park Board is needed. <br />Van Hatten said the latest on the incinerator is that Met Council <br />does not need an ETS. <br />Meeting adjourned at 8;55 p,m~ <br />