PRC MIN 1978-04-12 Special and Regular

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� - � � ' PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION ✓ / , MINUTES OF APRIL 12, 1978 The special meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission was called to order by Vice-Chairman Anderson at 4:10 p.m. , in the Conference Room of the Community Activities Building, 1400 Roosevelt Avenue, Redwood City. MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioners Anderson, Hayes, Knecht, Weintraub MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioners Castle, Pound, Schlesinger (Corranissioner Schlesinger arrived at 4:15 p.m.) STAFF PRESENT: Max C. Weeks, Parks & Recreation Director Bill Paulson, Recreation Superintendent Vice-Chairman Anderson indicated this special meeting of the Comnission was called to begin a study on competition in youth sports. It is the eventual goal of the CorrBnission to arrive at policy statements and imple- ment them into the various recreation activities through the Department. Mr. Weeks reviewed the list of reference materials on the subject avail- able at the Main Library in Redwood City. (COMMISSIONER SCHLESINGER ARRIVED AT 4:15 P.M.) Mr. Weeks indicated that the City of Carson had implemented a study on competition in youth sports. He contacted the D.irector, Howard Homan, inquiring as to how they initiated the study and how they implemented their findin s. After the study had been initiated, the Comnission (from Carson�} invited public participation and input. It was suggested to have both pro-competition and anti-competition members on a panel for public input. This will be considered further as the study pro- gresses. Bill Paulson indicated that he had his staff inembers prepare a short description and a definition of competition including any questions that they may have on the subject. They included the present status of competition in their various areas. This data will be reviewed by the Commission. (COMMISSIONER ANDERSON EXCUSED HIMSELF AT 4:54 P.M.) It was suggested that the reference materials be divided among the Commissioners to read and report on at the next meeting. Chairman Schlesinger assigned the reference materials to the Commissioners present. It was moved to adjourn the meeting and schedule the next work session on competition policy for May 10, 1978, 4:00 p.m. The motion passed and the meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m.