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Home My WebLink About021612 APPROVED MinutesAPPROVED: April 19, 2012 CITY OF A TASCADERO PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES Thursday, February 16, 2012 REGULAR SESSION: 7:00 PM Chairperson Zirk called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. and Jennifer Fanning led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Butz, Seay, and May, Vice Chairperson Wachtel, and Chairperson Zirk. Absent: Commissioners Greenaway (excused), DeCarli (excused), and student representative Luke Thek. Others Present: Recording Secretary Kris Roudebush. Staff Present: Recreation Supervisor Jennifer Fanning and Deputy Director of Public Works — Operations Geoff English. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REORGANIZATION: 1. Commission Appointment of Chairperson Recording Secretary Kris Roudebush opened the floor for Chairperson nominations. Bill Wachtel nominated Barbie Butz, but later retracted his nomination. MOTION: By Commissioner Butz and seconded by Commissioner Zirk to nominate Bill Wachtel as Chairperson. Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote. 2. Commission Appointment of Vice -Chairperson Newly elected Chairperson Wachtel opened the floor for Vice Chairperson nominations. MOTION: By Commissioner Butz and seconded by Commissioner Zirk to nominate Jerel Seay as Vice Chairperson. Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote. COMMUNITY FORUM - None. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Seay and seconded by Chairperson Wachtel to approve the Agenda. Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote. COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS — None. A. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes — January 19, 2012 • Recommendation: Commission approves the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting minutes of the December 15, 2011 meeting. [Community Services] PUBLIC COMMENT — None MOTION: By dice Chairperson Seay and seconded by Commissioner Zirk to approve Consent Calendar Motion passed 4:0:1 by a roll -call vote. (Wachtel abstained) B. STAFF COMMENTS1 ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. SLOCAPRA Commissioners Workshop Recreation Supervisor Jennifer Fanning and Deputy Director of Public Works — Operations Geoff English spoke about the SLOCAPRA event. Recording Secretary Kris Roudebush determined who would be able to attend. The Commission discussed meeting at the Lake Park prior to the workshop and carpooling up. 2. Mark Your Calendar: ® Saturday, February 18th: BMX Competition at the A -Town Skate Park • Saturday, February 25t": SLOCAPRA Commissioners Workshop at Hearst Castle • Wednesday, February 29th: Tree planting ceremony in memory of James Wentzel at Atascadero Lake Park • Saturday, March 10th: Grey Hound Athletic Foundation is hosting a 5K, mile, and half -mile fundraising run at the Atascadero Lake Park • Saturday, March 17th: Falconer Demonstration put on by the Atascadero Fun Club • Saturday, April 21St: Fire House Fun Run will be put on the Atascadero Firefighter's Association ® Saturday, April 21St: Knights of Columbus' 3rd annual Bocce & BBQ event is taking place at the Atascadero Lake Park Jennifer Fanning reviewed the calendar. Chairperson Wachtel inquired as to the involvement of the parks department with events such as the tree planting and fundraising races. Geoff English noted that they are heavily involved prior to the tree planting and Kris Roudebush noted her role working with those who host special events within the city. 3. Parks Update — Geoff English Geoff English informed the Commission that they will be losing a parks employee James Richardson, who has resigned and plans to move his family to Arizona. He also updated the group on the Lake Park Frontage project, which will go to Council on Feb 28th with the hopes of continuing on with the base bid. The parks department is also recommending removal of two trees at the Lake Park and will be going to the Planning Commission for approval. Finally, Geoff gave a quick update on the turf renovation around the city. A discussion with the Commission followed about the cost of the current frontage project bid cost and funding. Commission Butz inquired about the bandstand construction and Mr. English informed her that the plans have not been finalized, but when they are they will be submitted to the Commission for review. Construction should not begin until the end of the summer. Chairperson Wachtel commended the Public Works department on great playgrounds and Mr. English update the Commission on the status of all of the city playgrounds and pians for creating a fundraising campaign. 4. Atascadero Fun Club Update- Jennifer Fanning Jennifer updated the group on the happenings of the Atascadero Fun Club. The group will be partnering with the Public Works Dept. and working on the 36 downtown plant and flower urns. Geoff English gave more details on this partnership and Commissioner Butz suggested she may be able to get ahold of some daffodil bulbs. Chairperson Wachtel inquired about the rose garden and Mr. English informed him that they are managed by the Historical Society. There was a discussion on the use of volunteers for projects within the city. Jennifer Fanning announced that the Atascadero Police Department Foundation donated $5000 to the Community Services from their most recent golf tournament. Also, the Zubathon last month raised $360 for the foundation. Commissioner May announced there will be an article in the paper the next day about AHS's robotics team and encouraged all to check it out. Commissioner Zirk announced that on March 3`d the SLO International Film Festival will be hosting a Music Man musical event here at City Hall and at the Galaxy Theater. C. ADJOURNMENT: Chairperson Wachtel adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m. MIN TES P ARED BY: B "� t 1 Kris Roudebush, Clerical Assistant 3 City of Atascadero