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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
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Thursday;-6:30 p.m. June 21, 2001
Mercy Building 276 Fourth Avenue
I. ROLL CALL Dennison .P, Radcliffe__P, Rude_, Salcido P—.
Weidner_PRamos-P, Perondi A.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — May 17, 2001
MSC (Dennison/Rude) to approve the minutes of the May 17, 2001 meeting as
submitted. Vote: 6-0-0-1 (Perondi absent)
3. REQUEST. FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION OF NAMING THE COMMUNITY
PARKIN ROLLING HILLS RANCH IN HONOR OF THE VETERANS.
Commissioners agreed to wait until next month when a representative from the
Veterans Council could be present to answer questions. Stephen Arends, Veteran's
Association, will be invited for his input.
4. BUDGET — PARKS & RECREATION AND PARKS MAINTENANCE — Andy
Campbell/Dave Byers
Dave Byers commented that the City Council had approved the combined Open
Space! and Parks Maintenance budget. The department's approved budget is the
largest monetary increase for this fiscal year and will be used to increase staff.
Andy ;Campbell commented that the City Council had approved the Parks &
Recreation budget. The department's budget was the largest, percentage wise, in the
City and will be used to increase staff and purchase equipment for Heritage Park.
5. TENNIS AGREEMENT UPDATE - Brian Cox
Brian Cox presented information concerning the Tennis Agreement with Southwestern
College that was approved at the June 19, 2001 City Council Meeting. Some of the
highlights of the agreement include: 1) the college is renovating the parking structure;
2) the;college will post the days and times available for public use; 3) the college will
hire a tennis coach to run the program; and 4) an Advisory Board will be established to
allow the City and the public to be involved with the tennis programming opportunities.
6. SCHOLARSHIP POLICY UPDATE — Ed Hall
Ed Hall presented a summary of the Scholarship Policy that contributes 35% of
registration fees on programs offered through the Parks and Recreation department
for financially disadvantaged residents.
7. SKATEBOARD FEASIBILITY STUDY UPDATE — Ed Hall
Ed spoke about the successful turnout for the. skateboard workshop held at the Boys
& Girls Club on June 6, 2001 by the consultant Purkiss-Rose. Close to 60 adults and
young people convened to hear first hand about the proposed skate park and were
given the opportunity to offer suggestions for the design of the skate park. The next
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workshop will be held July 19, 2001, at the Boys & Girls Club at 5:00 p.m., when
participants will find out what impact their design suggestions had on the final design
that will,be presented. The final design and accompanying reports concerning liability
and the,suggested MOU with the Boys and.Girls Club is scheduled to be presented to
the Commission and Council in August.
8. YOUTH SPORTS MEMBERSHIP POLICY— Brian Cox
MSC (Weidner/Dennison) recommend that staff alter the clause suggested for
termination of membership to the Youth Sports Council. Staff to return with specific
language concerning sanction for unacceptable conduct by participants in the Youth
Sports Council. Vote: 6-0-0-1 (Perondi absent)
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ACTION ITEMS
It is required that for an item to be considered "approved," the votes of the Commission
must be a' minimum of four (4), which is a majority of the Commission's seven (7)
members. ' With fewer members in attendance; the minimum approval vote is also
required toibe four (4).
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
10. NEW BUSINESS: None
11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
12. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS:
Commissioner Dennison commented on the wonderful amenities and activities at
Norman Park Senior- Center and the successful implementation of Leisure
Connection.
Commissioner Weidner commented on planting non-native species, and their water
consumption. She feels that we should be more aware of the plants to help our
ecosystem in the future.
Commissioner Weidner also addressed how it was a pleasure to have
Commissioner Dennison on the board and welcomed her back anytime to visit and
drop off brochures. Commissioner Rude echoed those feelings.
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13. STAFF COMMENTS:
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Mr. Campbell commented on his appreciation to the commission regarding favorable
comments on the Youth Sports Council, and would also appreciate any comments
regarding future policies.
14. OTHER: None
Adjourned at 7:38 p.m. to the regularly scheduled meeting of July 19, 2001.
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