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4. The REAL Services grant program is finished. The workers were very good and were quite helpful. Three of the workers are being retained on a part time basis. 5. The parking lot at LaSalle Park is being paved on Thursday. 6. Boilers are being readied for winter. 7. The Ice Rink is being checked and painted for the skating season. 8. When the weather isn’t good, crews are building picnic tables. XI.Comments by Development Director 1. Mr. Payton reported that Mr. Al Moll, the director of the Fort Wayne Park Department will be attending the next Park Foundation Board meeting to offer his view on park foundations. 2. The fall activity guide went out last week. In the future, we will be doing two guides rather than three next year. They will be more comprehensive and will be sent to more distribution points. 3. The REAL Services grant final paperwork is being compiled for submittal. XII.Comments by the Recreation Director 1. Ms. O'Connor said that the O’Brien Fitness Center is celebrating its tenth anniversary this week. A number of activities are being planned for the current members as well as to bring in new ones. 2. The Fall Family Fun Fair was held last weekend and they estimated 3,000 attendees. She thanked Ms. Paula Garis, Special Events Supervisor, for the great event. 3. The Youth Instructional classes start next week. 4. Bouncee rentals are doing well and schools are contacting us for their events. 5. There are 100 participants in the Park sponsored swim club. 6. A volunteer recognition reception will be held at the Chris Wilson on October 14. 7. The REAL Services grant was very helpful for the Recreation Department. XIII.There being no more business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 4:36 p.m. by President Henry. The next regular meeting will be held October 18, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of the O’Brien Administration Center. Respectfully Submitted, William Carleton Executive Secretary - - 3 - -