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, 158 Chairman Tijanpson appointed Mr. Knecht Chairman, Frank Guida and Dorothea Terrill to work with staff on a sub-coHlnitte to study all mell1orials to Red Morton. It was' suggested that the Tribune publicize the date of meeting so all interested citizens could attend. ' 5. PARK DEPAR~ - The monthly report was recieved and placed on filè. 6. RECREATION DEPARTMENT - The monthly reports for November ,and December were received and placed on file . Mr. PaUlson provided each CÇJlmnissioner with a res-ervation card for the annual ~RS District #4 InstaUation and Award :a&nque. The event is planned for January 22 at the Black' Angus in San Mateo. It was learned that Frank Guida had been selected as the ~dividual who had given outstanding service to youth in Redwood City. The Sunris.e Lions Club has been selected as the organization the conftnittee ~elt should represent the area. 7. G.A.P. STtJT)ENTS - It was suggested by Brett Olson that students be hired tQ work on Park Department projects such as building the tab~es and benches for StUlstaf Park. ~e work could be done in the high schoo~works1iops' and it would allow the students to take an active part in their camnunity. The Camnissioners thanked Brett for the excellent idea and wished to explore the _possibility. . , - 8. RO~LE - Dorothea Terrill asked if ski ~essons have ever béen offered by the Recreat~on De~tment? Mr. Pualson said that they are not offered but Mr. Schenck informed the commission that the Y offers them. Larry Schenck wished to discuŠs the poss ibili ty of covering the creek connecting Maddux PJB.yground and - Henry Ford School. He said that Bill, Paulson suggested the need for better access to the school from the park and would gain some acreage. Bill Paulson- -asked for approval by.thec(Imnission and was goiBgto pursue the matter futher with the school district.. The Ccnmdssion felt it needed tostudy such a proposal before making any. 9-ecision. "Chairman Thanpson suggested - that the Secretary and she get together soon to re-draft the Capital Ou.tl~ Priorities for forwarding to City Manager. Larry Schenck expressed his fellings that a representative or the' entire CODmlission be involved in.êaJ:1y changes in the reorgaization of staff. . . 9. A motion by Chairman Thanpson, (reliquishing the Chair) on resolution honoring the memory of Alf'red (Red) Morton and signed by all Commissioners, seconded by Dorothea Terr~ and approved. - Adjou.r~ent" in memory of Alfred (Red) Morton at ll:25 p.m. .. Minutes prepared by Dorothea Terrill, Secretary Pro Tem. ' . Minutes - Redwood City Park & Recreation Commission February 2,1972 7:30 p.m. Community Activities Building 1400 Roosevelt Avenue The Regular.Monthly Meeting was called to order by Chajrman Doris C. Thompson at 7:40 p.m. (Joint meeting with Civic Cultural Commission.) ;': " \:' .' -:'-.~'