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,24 les & Regulations" that had been approved by the Commission had been sent to the City Manager. Mrs. Thompson said she would check minutes to see who had been delegated respons- ibility of presenting them to the City Manager for approval. STAFFORD PARK PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT - Report by Pasco Balzarini Mr. Balzarini reported that the installation of this equip- ment has been completed. STOP SIGNS Mr. Balzarini and Mr. Morton stated that Stafford Park has a problem wi th children crossing the street on'~;.Hopkins Ave. at King Street because of heavy traffic. Commissioner Tornell suggests that a letter be written to the Traffic Bureau requesting that a study be made on types of signs which could be placed at this crossing to slow down traffic. COMMENTS FROM PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION, PARK SUPERINTENDENT, RECREATION DIRECTOR PERTAINING TO OLD OR NEW BUSINESS: Chairman Beals welcomed Doris Thompson back from her vaca- tion. The Inter Service-Club Signboard, under construction at El Camino and Chestnut Street was discussed. Mr. Thompson in- quired as to why Redwood City does not have adèquate sign- ing and directions to its park areas. Chairman Beals ask- ed her to look into the possibility of park signs. Louise Tornell asked if the drinking fountain at Westwood Park was to be installed soon. James Knecht questioned Red Morton about the '4ger Scrim- mage" as to whether or not Recreation Department will make money from the scrimmage. Mr. Morton answered yes, but that since this is taxpayers money, he would rather dis- pense with taking kids from outlying areas, and use only Redwood City children in the program. Mr. Sipes stated that the old boat-launching ramp at Red- wood City Marina is in'bad condition. It was questioned as to whether there should be a charge to use the ramp, since it is so old and delapidated. Mr. Morton thinksthe present ramp should be fixed and the people who use it should be charged. Mr. Sipes to bring this up at the next Marina Committee meeting. Mr. Morton stated a going-away dinner is being planned for Don Dimitratos for late September. Mr. Morton said a re- placement for Mr. Dimitratos has been hired. ~-- . ' " " , ,:, " .. ,-,¡"'- ,','-' :" , " , " , .,