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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES
FEBRUARY 17, 1999
ITEM 1 - CALL TO ORDER:
Meeting is called to order at 7:08p.m.
ITEM 2 - ROLL CALL:
PRESENT:
Commissioner Butz
Commissioner Dempsey
Commissioner Herron
Commissioner Hood
Commissioner Kudlac
Commissioner Kock
ABSENT:
Chairperson Beatie (excused)
STAFF PRESENT:
Geoff English, Recreation Superintendent, Department of Community
Services, Ellen Perkins, Secretary, Department of Community Services,
Claudia Collier, Zoo Curator, Marcia Torgerson, City Clerk.
ITEM 3 — FLAG SALUTE:
ITEM 4 - PUBLIC COMMENT:
ITEM 5 - MINUTES OF JANUARY 21.1999:
Commissioner Butz stated that on page 6, item No. 11 G, the spelling of
Bob Christianson is wrong, it should be Bob Christian. Vice Chairperson
Hood moved to approve the minutes, with the correction of the spelling
of Bob Christian's name. The minutes were approved as submitted and
passed unanimously 6 Ayes and 0 Nos.
SWEARING IN OF NEW COMMISSIONERS:
Marcia Torgerson, the City Clerk, swore in the new Commissioners.
ITEM 6 - OLD BUSINESS:
ITEM 6A — SELECTION OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON:
Commissioner Kudlac nominated Barbie Butz for Chairperson,
Commissioner Kock seconded the motion and the motion was
passed unanimously 6 Ayes, 0 Nos. Commissioner Kudlac nominated
Vice Chairperson Hood for Vice Chairperson, Commissioner Dempsey
seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously 6 Ayes, 0 Nos.
ITEM 6B — 1999 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION GOALS
AND OBJECTIVES:
Superintendent Geoff English told the new Commissioners that normally,
the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting is usually on the third
Thursday of the month, but he had to go to a conference, so the meeting
was moved to Wednesday. He thanked everyone for accommodating
his schedule. Next month, we will be back to the normal schedule at the
City Administration building. He also spoke of the options for choosing
the new Commissioner, now that George was no longer here. Geoff
said the interested person would either be appointed by the Council or
applications would be submitted.
A discussion ensued regarding the goals and objectives for the 1999
year as follows:
1) Pursue efforts to install a bridge at Paloma Creek Park:
The Community Development Department and Rachelle Rickard,
the Finance Director, are recommending to the City Council that
$30,000 from a CDBG grant be spent on a pedestrian bridge at
the Paloma Creek Park. All agreed that was a good idea.
2) Develop a Stadium Park Master Plan:
For the next two years, the Highway 41 re -alignment will restrict
access to the Stadium Park. Cal Trans will build a bridge within
the next two months. There will be a Cal Trans representative at
a future Stadium Park meeting. Chairperson Butz said she would
like to see more Commissioners at the Stadium Park meetings.
3) Conduct a comprehensive City facility tour:
There will be two tours. The first tour will meet at the zoo at 5:00
pm on May 20, 1999. When the tour is over, we will start the
Parks & Recreation Commission meeting at 7:00 pm. The
second tour will be June 17, 1999. We will meet at 5:00 pm at the
City Hall, Community Services Department, and return to the City
Hall to start the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting at 7:00
pm.
4) Prepare a comprehensive inventory of all public parks, recreation
facilities and open spaces:
Superintendent Geoff English said he would revise the list and
submit it to the Commission.
5) Update the Parks and Recreation Element:
Superintendent English said that the Parks and Recreation
Element was reviewed in 1998 and will be updated in 1999.
Commissioner Dempsey asked if there were any time constraints.
Superintendent English said it should be done very five years, but
the last time it was updated was in 1992.
6) Assist in the development of a Youth Master Plan in cooperation
with the Youth Task Force:
There is presently a committee formed, but Chairperson Butz said
she would like to see more attendees.
7) Continue efforts to develop a Youth Center:
ARCC is working on developing a youth center and a grant to
retrofit the youth center. Chairperson Butz asked that we change
No. 7 on the goals and objectives list to read "Continue efforts to
develop a Youth Center in cooperation with ARCC".
8) Continue to pursue ADA improvements:
Superintendent English said that there are funds presently
available for improvements. Claudia Collier, the Charles Paddock
Zoo Curator, stated that funds for Priority #1's which include a
survey and a study were done in 1998 at the zoo.
9) Review and revise City Facility Policies, Procedures and Fees:
Superintendent English said he would like to re -do the fee
schedule again. It was done two or three years ago. Vice
Chairperson Hood said when completed, it will go to City Council
for approval.
10) Pursue efforts to improve the path around the lake:
A bike path is possible, but may be a pedestrian only path.
11) Update the Charles Paddock Zoo Master Plan in cooperation with
the Zoological Society
Superintendent English said a committee is already in progress.
A plan was done in 1991-92.
Superintendent English asked the Commissioners if they had any
suggestions for projects of interest that they would like to add to the list
of goals & objectives. Chairperson Butz asked about the soccer fields
and a comment was made about the possibility of more recreation land
on State Hospital property.
Commissioner Kock asked about the lights around the lake.
Superintendent English said the lights around the lake project has been
officially dropped by the Rotary and there is still no confirmation that
there will be lights somewhere else. Geoff said he would ask a Rotarian
to come and speak at a future meeting.
ITEM 6C — SUB -COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS:
ITEM 61) — 1999 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION GOALS &
OBJECTIVES:
Trails Sub -Committee:
Vice Chairperson Hood moved to discontinue this committee,
Commissioner Dempsey seconded the motion and it was passed
unanimously 6 Ays, 0 Nos.
City/Schools Committee:
The meetings are only once or twice a year and not once a month.
Chairperson Butz volunteered to be the representative. Superintendent
English said the committee consists of 2 City Council members, 2 school
board members, City Manager, School Superintendent, 1 Parks and
Recreation Commissioner and various staff from each agency.
ARCC Sub -Committee:
The By-laws are to be approved on February 18, 1999. The committee
will now consist of Gail Kudlac and Craig Herron and will report to the
Parks and Recreation Commission. Chairperson Butz will step down.
Youth Task Force:
The Youth Task Force meets the first Tuesday of each month from 7:00
to 8:30 a.m. Chairperson Butz will remain on that committee and Craig
Herron will join. Superintendent English reminded the Commissioners to
keep in mind that there will be a new commissioner coming on board
and perhaps that person would be interested in joining a committee.
Sunken Gardens Master Plan Committee:
Vice Chairperson Hood moved to discontinue that committee,
Commissioner Kudlac seconded the motion and it was passed
unanimously 6 Ayes, 0 Nos. Superintendent English said he would
keep track of the progress, if any, and report to the commission.
Stadium Park Sub -Committee:
The Stadium Park Sub -Committee will consist of Pat Dempsey, Gail
Kudlac and Barbie Butz.
Art in Public Places Sub -Committee:
Vice Chairperson Hood agreed to continue on the committee and
Commissioner Kudlac volunteered to join him.
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Superintendent English said that the new commissioner could be on
board in March, but April for sure.
ITEM 7 — COMMITTEE REPORTS:
ITEM 7A — TRAILS SUB -COMMITTEE:
No Report
ITEM 713 — CITY/SCHOOLS COMMITTEE:
No Report
ITEM 7C — ARCC:
Next meeting February 25, 1999 at 6:30 p.m. at Youth Center
ITEM 7D — YOUTH TASK FORCE:
Next meeting March 2, 1999 at 7:00 a.m. at Youth Center
ITEM 7E — SUNKEN GARDENS MASTER PLAN COMMITTEE:
No Report
ITEM 7F — STADIUM PARK COMMITTEE:
ITEM 8 — CORRESPONDENCE:
None
ITEM 9 - COMMISSIONER COMMENTS:
Chairperson Butz spoke to the new commissioners and welcomed them
aboard. Superintendent English told the story of the Sunken Gardens
and the statues.
ITEM 10 - STAFF COMMENTS:
ITEM 10A — JOINT MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL & COMMISSIONS
MARCH 30,1999:
Superintendent English said the meeting time and location will be
announced.
ITEM 10B -SKATEBOARDING ARTICLE
Chairperson Butz said she would like to do an article with statistics on
the skate park for the Atascadero News.
ITEM 10C — SLO COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S WORKSHOP:
Superintendent English confirmed the Commissioner's Workshop would
be in Morro Bay on March 6, 1999.
ITEM 10D - LAKES PROJECT — DEVELOPER DONATION:
Superintendent English informed the commission that the City had
purchased a lot near Alvord Field for $80,000.00
ITEM 10E — ZOO CURATORS REPORT:
Claudia Collier, Charles Paddock Zoo curator, informed the commission
that they have started the construction of the aviary. There will be a free
day at the zoo on March 27, 1999, with Radio Station KKJG 98.1
broadcasting from the zoo. Superintendent English told the story of the
Sunken Gardens and the statues. The Zoological Society's volunteer
appreciation night is February 19, 1999, and Claudia Collier, the Charles
Paddock Zoo's Curator, invited the new Commission members to tour
the zoo. Jack O'Connell is going to be present.
ITEM 10F — TEEN SURVEY RESULTS:
Superintendent English explained that the teen survey results came from
questions asked of the participants at the Super Bowl party, which was
an event for teens to go and watch the Super Bowl at the Youth Center.
ITEM 11 — CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
Events have been mentioned above.
ITEM 12 - ADJOURNMENT:
Vice Commissioner Hood moved to adjourn the meeting, Commissioner
Herron seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. The
meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. to March 18, 1999 at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
Ellen M. Perkins, Secretary
Department of Community Services
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