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. . . Park & Recreation Commission Minutes April 14, 2004 Page 3 Ms. Bergh stated that the department is moving forward with plans to begin accepting Internet registrations this year. The department will be making the necessary adjustments and plan on having the system up and running for the September-October Program Guide. Ms. Bergh shared that the department is very excited about implementing this program and believe it will make things much easier for the customer. Ms. Bergh also shared that she had 6th grade visitors form Salk and VandenBerge through their Education to Employment program. The students came with a parent volunteer and worked on a math word problem about the Easter Egg Hunt to show how staff uses math in our daily work. Ms. Bergh reviewed the programs that are running during the month of March. Programs include Tumbling, Pee Wee Basketball, Parent and Tot Tumbling during the day, Preschool Tumbling, Parents Night Out and a 4 Square Tournament. Ms. Bergh stated that the department is working hard to increase its exposure and let people know about the programs and that there is no longer a non-resident fee. Ms. Bergh shared that they are already seeing a growth in non-residents calling with questions and to register for programs because of the change. Ms. Bergh also shared that they participated in the Business Expo, complete with a "Lions Den" and a lion roaming the halls of the high school. Ms. Bergh shared a couple of pictures from the Business Expo. Ms. Bergh also stated that they would be participating in the Meadowvale and Lincoln Elementary carnivals doing face painting and promoting programs. Ms. Bergh shared an update on facility use for the month of March, and shared that they are busy working with Adult Softball, Youth Baseball, Girls Softball and 1RSA to reserve summer field space. Ms. Bergh stated that they would be conducting a coaches training again for the Girls Softball on April 26th. Ms. Bergh explained that the training certifies Girls Softball coaches with National Alliance for Youth Sports. Ms. Bergh shared that the Wellness Committee is very busy with the Shape Up Challenge through Medica. The city has seven teams of five employees participating. Ms. Bergh stated that summer programming is almost complete and the first summer program guide was delivered on April 7th. Ms. Bergh stated that she did not have to do any outside advertising for summer staff almost all of them are returning from last summer. Ms. Bergh shared that the Easter Egg hunt was held at Woodlands Park on April 10th. Ms. Bergh stated that the National Honor Society students from the Elk River Senior High School were very helpful and great to work with. Ms. Bergh also shared that the Four Square Tournament was a huge success that was held here at Lions Park Center. Ms. Bergh shared that they are preparing to have a large family event on Wednesday, May 26th to promote summer programs. This event is also co-sponsored by the YMCA and will take place at Lions Park. They will have food, face painting, a moonwalk, pony rides and more. Ms. Bergh stated that they are gearing up to get the concessions stands up and running by the end of the month.