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Parks &Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood commented the labor market in public works <br /> continues to be lacking employees noting that they have not been able to fully staff the regular <br /> public works positions or seasonal positions. He stated that they currently have two applicants for <br /> the warming house attendants and therefore if they cannot get more workers, they would prioritize <br /> the Central Park rink. He stated that staff is working on the development of a schedule for warming <br /> house staffing, noting that they may prioritize the weekends rather than weekday evenings. He <br /> noted that the rink attendants do count the number of people using the warming houses and <br /> reviewed the decreasing trends of use. He noted that trend informs them in various ways and <br /> supports that perhaps it would not be much of an impact to have the warming houses closed during <br /> certain times. He noted that perhaps the rink at Ramsey Elementary is eventually removed if that <br /> rink is not utilized rather than continuing to invest in something that is not being well used. <br /> Commissioner Sis asked if warming house operations could be automated to some degree <br /> alleviating the pressure on staffing. <br /> Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood stated that they have used an honor system <br /> in the past with mixed results. He noted that not having an attendant lends itself to more mischief <br /> teen activity which then does not lend itself towards an inviting situation for younger children. <br /> 6. COMMISSION/STAFF INPUT <br /> Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood stated the report highlights different <br /> upcoming recreational programs. He noted that often the Commission does not hold a December <br /> meeting if there are not actionable items and at this time, there are not any items scheduled. <br /> 7. ADJOURNMENT <br /> Motion by Commissioner Barten, seconded by Commissioner Sis, to adjourn the meeting. <br /> Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chair Bennett; Commissioners Barten, Sis, and Olson. Voting No: <br /> None. Absent: Commissioner Leistico, Loss, and Walker. <br /> The Park and Recreation Commission meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Mark Riverblood <br /> Parks &Assistant Public Works Director <br /> Park and Recreation Commission/November 10, 2022 <br /> Page 4 of 5 <br />