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PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION
MINUTES
THURSDAY, September 15, 2005
7:00 P.M.
REGULAR SESSION: 7:00 P.M.
Chairperson Mathews called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. and Chairperson
Mathews led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Chairperson Mathews, Vice -Chairperson Sechrist, and
Commissioners Butz, Castaneda, Jack, and Livick, and Student
Representative Paige Buck -Moyer
Absent: Commissioner Ausman, and Student Representative Solkshinitz.
Staff Present: Community Services Director Brady Cherry, Deputy Public Works
Director Geoff English and Office Assitant I Tiffany Harry.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
MOTION: By Chairperson Mathews
Motion passed 06:0 by a roll -call vote.
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COMMUNITY FORUM:
Rick and Mary Chastain propose 1 or 2 benches at Sunken Gardens be reserved as a
Vietnam Veteran Memorial for 8 Atascadero soldiers that were lost. In addition, Eric
Greening requests the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall make a return visit to Sunken
Gardens in the future as it was well received in the past.
Student Representative Solkshinitz joined the meeting at 7:13pm.
Eric Greening inquired about the construction of Sunken Gardens and whether or not it
will be practical for daily use. He also questions the effectiveness of the solar powered
water circulator that contributes to the improvement of the water quality at the Lake
Park.
Chairperson Mathews closed the Community Forum period.
COMMISSION/ YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS:
Commissioner Butz announced a fundraiser meeting for a Performing Arts Center to be
constructed here in Atascadero. She was also selling Colony Days buttons for the
Chamber of Commerce.
Commissioner Ausman joined the meeting at 7:23pm.
Student Representative Christopher Solkshinitz expressed his concern regarding
hazardous overgrowth on the trails at Stadium Park. He also inquired about plans for a
bike track to be built in Atascadero.
Student Representative Paige Buck -Moyer asked when the construction in Sunken
Gardens is scheduled for completion and when it will be ready for athletic activity.
Chairperson Mathews stressed the importance of attendance at meetings as well as
keeping contact with the Council.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes — July 21, 2005
■ Staff recommendation: Commission approve the Parks and
Recreation Commission minutes of the July 21, 2005 meeting.
[Community Services]
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MOTION: By Chairperson Mathews and seconded by Vice Chairperson
Sechrist to approve Item #A-1.
Motion passed 7:0 by a voice vote.
B. Management Reports:
1. Atascadero Lake Park improvement Plans & Discussion
■ Staff Recommendation: Informational only. [Public Works/ Comm.
Services]
PUBLIC COMMENT
Eric Greening stated he liked the master plan however he didn't like the idea of moving
the bandstand out over the lake, and he also didn't like the hard-scaping around the
bandstand. He prefers the grassy area for visitors to relax in while enjoying the music in
the park. He then suggested the Community Services Department send this Master
Plan back to council for re-examination.
Chairperson Mathews closed the Public Comment period.
Deputy Public Works Director Geoff English presented a slideshow of the Atascadero
Lake Park Master Plan and answered questions of the Commission.
Commissioner comments were as follows:
Commissioner Jack likes the Master Plan
Commissioner Butz suggests we come up with an idea for shelter for BBQ Area #1
before next summer.
Vice -Chairperson Sechrist agrees with Community Services Director Brady Cherry in
that the Commission should come up with a theme to unify the style of the Park as soon
as possible.
Commissioner Livick asked if the costs listed in the slideshow included capital costs. He
also expressed concern regarding the funds from FEMA for the community youth center
since the Hurricane Katrina Disaster. Community Services Director Brady Cherry
informed Commissioner Livick that at this point our funding is secure, and if any
changes occur he will notify the Commission.
C. COMMITTEE & LIAISON REPORTS:
1. Atascadero Youth Task Force — Next meeting October 4, 2005, 7:00 a.m.
Pavilion Lakeside Room.
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D. STAFF COMMENTS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Stadium Park Correspondence to Council 10/11/05
2. Fall 2005 Recreation Guide
3. Atascadero Creek Clean up 10/1/05
4. Youth Volleyball starts 10/3/05
5. Colony Days 10/15/05
6. Zoo Boo 10/29/05
7. Senior Health Fair at the Pavilion
8. Atascadero Softball Tournament 10/29/05
9. Holiday Craft Boutique at the Pavilion 11 /19/05
10. City Hall Relocation
E. ADJOURNMENT:
Chairperson Mathews adjourned the meeting at 9:12pm to the next regularly scheduled
meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission on October 20, 2005.
MEETING RECORDED AND MINUTES PREPARED BY:
Tiffany Harry, Office Assistant I
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