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Session 1092, Uinutes Page 9 January 6, 1975 and recruitment processes which begin this month. Councilman Lieberman ani Cc::ncilman 7eissenburger said they would be interest- ed in more detail on the playground program. From input which he has been receiving from many citizens, Councilman Lieberman said lie understands the supervisory personnel (in the playgrounds in his area and Heman Park) are not doing a good job, and many of his constituents feel very concerned about sending their children to an atmosphere that is improperly supervised. He said he would like a report on how supervisors are hired, what kind of pro- grams they are tra-.ned in, their attendance records, etc. 11r. Bob Heslep, Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry, was invited to comment. He answered questions. I'_e said that he, Iir. hohlenberger (Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry), along with the supervisors, go around and check on the counselors to see that they are doing their job. Councilman Werner said he believes this issue should be discussed at another meeting since it is quite late in the evening now. He said he believes the City is spending a considerable amount of money on the summer playground pro- gram, and he is not sure that it is getting its noneys worth. He suggested that if contracts are to be sent out, the prospective employees should be advised that their employment is contingent upon their attendance. Councilman Werner moved approval of the dates (June 16th to July 25th for the Playgrounds, and July 26th through August 23rd for Camp Hawthorn). Motion was seconded by Councilman Weissenburger and unanimously carried. Councilman Weissenburger said he would like to see some comparison attendance figures, from last year to this year. COc'QIENDATION - 1.1R.. GEORGE PINNELL: Councilman Heissenburger called attention to the excellent management on the part of one of the employees, George Pinnell, 726 Westgate, in handling a difficult situation -which arose recently at the Skating Rink. He moved that an appropriate note of appreciation be transmitted to 11r. Pinnell on behalf of the Council. 1lotion was seconded by Councilman Werner and unanimously carried. There was discussion concerning more adult supervision at the Pink. Coun- cilman Glickert strongly advocated that mature adult supervision is manda- tory. Mayor Kaufman observed that he noted lack of skating ability (the first few days, at least) on the part of some of the attendants, and he suggested that they ought to be tested before they are hired. As to uniforms, Councilman Glickert suggested that uniform hats are im- portant so that the attendants can be spotted more easily. Councilman Werner said he thinks it is important that the attendants be neatly and properly attired. Ile coriunended 11r. Kohlenberger and 11r. Heslep for a good job in getting the kink opened. DISPOSITION OF PROPERTIES ACQUIRED FROM HUD: City Hanager Henry, in reviewing this matter, said that two major alterna- tives have been presented to the Council as to how these properties may be rehabilitated and disposed of within the requirements of the law. Ile said it is suggested that these properties might be sold "as is" to individuals