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MONTHLY REPORT
ARTS CENTER
Tom Barnard
MAY, 2011
District 194 held a meeting for special education teachers in the theater on Tues, May 3.
Lakeville Liquors held a beer tasting seminar on Wednesday, May 4.
The Minnesota Photography Club met at the LAAC on Thursday, May 5.
Lakeville South High School held it annual art exhibit and reception on Thursday, May 5.
Lakeville North High School’s Now and Then Singers performed their Cabaret Show on
Friday and Saturday, May 6 and 7.
Old Friend Productions rented the theater for a concert on Sunday, May 8.
The Area Learning Center rented the theater for a program on Monday, May 9.
The Lakeville Rotary hosted its annual Taste of Lakeville on Thursday, May 12.
The District 194 Early Childhood Dept. held a staff retirement party on Friday, May 13.
The LAAC held a retirement party for its long-time oil painting teacher, Hermine Magnus
on Friday, May 13.
Children’s Castle Theatre began auditions for its summer production of
on Monday, May 16.
Lakeville South High School held its annual art exhibit and reception on Tues., May 16.
Teachers from School District 917 held a retirement party for staff on Tues., May 17.
The Mrs. Minnesota USA pageant was held at the LAAC on Saturday, May 21.
Ballet Royale of Minnesota held its end of the season performance on Sunday, May 22.
The Lakeville Senior Center held an informational meeting regarding the possible
relocation of the Senior Center and the Historical Society.
The Play’s the Thing Productions presented May 26-28.
The third grade classes from Orchard Lake Elementary toured the LAAC on Fri., May 27.
New Horizon Academy held its Pre-K graduation ceremony in the theater on Tuesday,
May 31.
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May Attendance 1,0264,2906973,593
Combined May Attendance 5,3164,290
All 2011 Previous Months 7,1415,2777,9222,444
Total 2011 Attendance to Date8,1679,5678,619 6,037
Combined 2011 Attendance to Date 17,73414,656
UPCOMING
Prairie Fire Children’s Theater production of on June 17-18.
Summer art camps begin on June 20 and run through August 18.
Children’s Castle Theater opens with on June 24.
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PARK MAINTENANCE
John Hennen
MAY, 2011
Monthly Precipitation Total: 3.65” rain
Administration
Prepared for Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
Prepared 2012-2013 Park Maintenance General Fund Budget
Attended preconstruction meeting for Stoneborough Park and administered project
Completed orientation and training of seasonal staff
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Commenced preparations for July 4 celebration
Maintenance of Buildings, Park Facilities & General Grounds
Repaired and removed fence in lower parking lot at Ritter Farm Park
Leveled and installed red mulch in “Lakeville” sign at James Jensen Park
Sanitation duties
Commenced mowing operations
Re-set sandbags and retaining wall stones at Antlers Beach
Installed new signage on puppet wagon and prepared showmobile for summer use
Replaced bad pavers at Pioneer Plaza
Playground repairs
Sprayed wild parsnip at Greenway Trail Boardwalk
Pressure washed shelters
Athletic Fields
Installed pitching mound and base anchors at Cherryview Park and base anchors at
Foxborough
Scalped / striped athletic fields
Removed bad concrete panel from King Park Field #4 dugout
Installed class 5 in tire ruts at gate entrances of King and Quigley-Sime
Relocated soccer field at Aronson
Landscaping/Forestry
Planted trees at Fieldstone, Ritter Farm and Valley Lake Parks
Watered flowers and trees per list
Trails
Installed East Community Park and Valley Lake wayfinding signs
Signs
Installed “No Horse Riding” signs at Orchard Lake Beach
Beaches
Set up on all three beaches including installation of buoys
Special Events
Prepare facilities/set up/tear down for Taste of Lakeville, Panther Showcase Softball
Tournament, HHW Collection Event, Market Plaza for “Thursday on Main”, Parkview
Elementary Spring Carnival, Memorial Day Event
STS
Spread new fibar in playgrounds, planted DNR and SWCD seedlings at Ritter Farm Park,
rain garden maintenance, continued to pick up debris in parks and fluff fibar in
playgrounds
UPCOMING
Set up facilities and fields for Best Buy Soccer Tournament
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RECREATION
Patty Dexter / Dan Brettschneider
MAY, 2011
Staff working on Pan-O-Prog events
Staff finalizing seasonal hiring/paperwork
Staff finalizing adult volleyball leagues/schedules
Programs
# OF
DATEPROGRAMPARTICIPANTS
Feb. 28-May 2 Cheer America 38
March 12-May 3 Learn to Skate 118
April 5-May 12 Water Aerobics 2
MayAdult Golf Lessons at Crystal Lake 12
MayLittleDippers6
MayBirdBanding5
May 4-25 Tiny Tots Turf Soccer 11
May 6-June 3 Adult Dance lessons 7 couples
May 7 GPS Amazing Family Race 24 families
May 23 Nordic Walking 3
Summer Session Discount Tickets – Nickelodeon Universe 42+101
LEAGUES
Apr.-Aug.Co-Rec Softball 30 teams
Apr.-Aug.Men’s Softball 24 teams
May-Aug. Sand Volleyball 28 teams
UPCOMING
Staff conducting orientation for seasonal staff
Summer programs kick off
Staff monitoring adult leagues and field usage
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SENIOR CENTER
Linda Walter
MAY, 2011
May was Older Americans Month. Special events were:
Senior Day at St. Croix Casino in Turtle Lake, WI
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“Heart Restart” CPR program
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Diabetic Foot Care Presentation
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Senior Center garage sale, as part of the city-wide garage sales
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Spa-Like Pampering by Mary Kay Cosmetics
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Downtown Lakeville walking tour
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Eight motorcycle club members went on their first ride of the season.
The 12 pickleball players hit the courts for the first time this season.
The men’s golf league took their first swings at the Gopher Hills Golf Course in Cannon
Falls. Their league consists of 50 members.
The Kenwood Trail Middle School students who help with our monthly newsletter
distribution were invited to take the downtown Lakeville walking tour with us.
Afterwards, they returned to the Senior Center for pizza. It was an end-of-the-year
celebration; 40 people participated.
17 new members during this time period. Total membership is 1,197.
UPCOMING
June 9 – first potluck of the season
June 10 – Apron Presentation
June 14 – Mary Kay presentation on “Foundation”
June 29 – MN Twins vs. Dodgers game
June 30 – Pan-O-Prog dinner
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