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Session 1712, Minutes December 15, 1997 6 At the end of the 1997 pool season, we began allowing the Heman pool to remain open from 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday with no one under 17 admitted without adult supervision after 4:00 p.m. These changes in operation did not significantly affect staffing, therefore this policy will now become permanent. In 1998, we are introducing four new teen recreation programs: Teen Activities Program (TAP), Open Gym Basketball, Teen Council Dances, and Friday at the Movies at Heman Park Community Center. We will also return to Flynn Park for a Summer recreation site. Mr. Munkel asked how the pool staff was trained to identify venereal disease and other infectious conditions, etc. Mr. Ollendorff said that they not do any examinations. The rule would be expected to be self enforced by the patrons. Mr. Munkel asked if this was posted. Mr. Ollendorff said that they were and that this particular rule had been around for a number of years. Mr. Lieberman asked if the new fees were comparable to what other fitness centers would charge. Mr. Ollendorff said that they were a fraction of what any private center would charge. Mr. Lieberman asked if there might be a possible reduction in attendance as a result of raising the fees. Mr. Ollendorff said no. The Park Commission has reviewed this matter, but does not believe that they have gone out to survey the public. Mr. Ollendorff feels that the fees are still so low that it will not make a difference. Mr. Lieberman asked what the City's costs would be for the four new teen recreation programs. Mr. Ollendorff replied that he did not have this information right now, but would research Jt and provide the information in Council's next packets. Mr. Wagner wished to commend Chuck Kohlenberger and his staff, especially Linda EuelI-Taylor, for the excellent presentation on the teen programs presented at the past Parks Commission meeting. He believes they will be wonderful programs and is glad to see them. Mr. Sharpe moved approval. Mr. Wagner seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. AGENDA NO. 5 - BEER & WINE LICENSE - 7930 OLIVE: Mr. Ollendorff said that the new owners of Xinh Xinh Restaurant request a license to sell beer and wine by the drink. This same type of license was held by previous owners with no problems. The applicant meets all City ordinance requirements and thus may be approved. The restaurant has been remarkably free of any law enforcement problems over its several years of existence.