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� � � �R � Parks and Recreation Commission into one body. It was suggested that a joint comnittee of 2 or 3 Commissioners from each Commission be estab- lished to discuss the pros and cons of the proposal . The finding of the committee would be forwarded to the respective Commissions for recorrenen- dations to the City Council . Comnissioner Schlesinger inquired as to how the Civic Cultural Comnission was created. Mr. Weeks indicated it was the result of a study and recom- mendation of a group of citizens who were interested in the support and promotion of the arts in the comnunity. The City Council considered the recommendations and passed an ordinance creating the Commission and defin- ing their responsibilities. Mr. Weeks discussed the various pros and cons of combining the two Commis- sions. Some of the items to be considered would be the increase in size of the commission; if a single commission could meet the needs of the citizens of the community; unified budget considerations; and the impact on department staff. He felt that a joint committee could be objective with their study. Discussion continued on the objectives of the Parks & Recreation Commis- sion and the possibility of not combining the commissions. Also discussed were the projects the Civic Cultural Commission have been working on recently. After considerable discussion, it was the consensus of the Commission to appoint the Corr�nunity & Commission Relations Committee to take part �in the joint corrrannittee meeting as representatives from the Park & Recreation Corr�nission. Mr. Weeks stated he would request the Cultural Commission at their November meeting to also appoint a committee. AGENDA ITEM 2. PARK TOUR It was the consensus of the Commission to meet at Commissioner Weintraub's home, Saturday morning, October 21 , at 9:00 a.m. from which the Corr�nissioners would depart for their park tour. AGENDA ITEM 3. REVIEIrJ OF BUDGET REINSTATEMENTS Mr. Weeks reviewed the proposed and received restorations from State funds. He indicated that the difference in the amount of money he proposed and the amount of money received was based upon an eight month restoration period corrxnencing November 1 , 1978. He discussed each restoration detail- ing the funds receiyed and the purpose for which it would be used. He indicated that the staff is investigating various funding possibilities for the restoration of lights at the tennis courts in the City. It was pointed out that the Council designated $2,500 for use in the Department's special needs programs. The staff has initiated meetings with various groups to determine how best to serve these groups within -2-