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PARK DIVISION MONTHLY REPORT DECEMBER 1978 The resident crew at Red Morton Park with the assistance of the Division's Equipment Operator, completed the lawn renovation work in the turf areas along Madison Avenue adjacent to the Veterans Memorial Building and the Corimunity Swimming Pool . Utilizing the new tractor mounted thatching attachment, the crew was able to reduce the time necessary for this task from 8 working days to 3-1/2 working days. This is a rather striking example of how mechanization can reduce the labor involved in some of the maintenance tasks. Other areas in which renovation was also com- pleted involved the Municipal Services Center, Stafford Park, and Dove Beeger Park. � The maintenance crews have now removed the portable fencing at the 49er Field. Several fence panels are used to fence around the 49er Building and are also used as a portion of the outfield fence at Bechet Field. This fencing also provides some measure of protection for the rose garden. This work is being accomplished in preparation for the coming softball season. The balance of the portable fencing is stored at the Municipal Service Center and the screening for the fencing is stored at the Pool Warehouse. The costs for the removal of the portable fencing is charged to the 49er organization. Resultant from good weather conditions the first part of the month, the crews were able to initiate the chemical weed control program directed toward the winter weed crop. The rainfall in November,followed by favorable weather the first part of December, resulted in considerable germination of the winter weeds. Spraying of the weeds in the seedling stage assures excellent results. The new Park Supervisor, Mr. Jack Fowlkes, started his work with the Department December 18, 1978. His main responsibilities will involve the Street Tree Program, the Building & Facilities Maintenance activi- ties, the Grounds Maintenance of the Islands, Medians & Circles, as well as a few of the park areas. The Street Tree crew during the month of December, completed the block pruning of the 100 through 600 and the 1000 of James Avenue. This work involves the dormant pruning of sycamores which will be continued through- out the City this time of the year. Additionally, the crew has been able to handle the normal work requests where warranted. Recruitment is still underway for a Tree Trir�ner to fill an existing vacancy. It is anticipated that the crew will be up to full strength by the middle of January. �