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to: -::' , ' 1 : , 224 IT~ 1 -Sco~ of ~rk ~~ Re~s~&n-~rad~L~f Ne~~rhood Pa~~~~ittee and ~taff The Design and Deveiopment Committee was requesting approval of their Scope of Work for neighborhood parks. Chairman Schenck requested clarification on some of the items. Commissioner Weintraub commented that with regard to Stafford Park, the Committee had considered relocation of play areas because of the safety of the tot lots--mothers could better watch their children at play and be more comfortable. It was suggested to add an Item 5 to II.A of the Proposed Scope of Work which would read, "Establish neighbor- hood-type picnic facilities." Commissioner Weintraub also suggested rustic signs throug out the parks. An Item 6 was also suggested which would read, "Area Lighting.1I Chairman Schenck asked if one firm will handle the design of all the parks or if sev- eral firms would be involved. It was indicated that one firm would be used. The park areas are all very small and it would not be especially economical or practical to have several architects working on them. However, each park will be ~esigned to have its own character and purpose. Upon the conelusion of the Commission's discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Weintraub, seconded by Commissioner Pound, that the Parks ~ Recreation Commission accept the proposed scope of work for the neighborhood parks and the recommended cont sultant and recommends to the City Council approval of the Scope of Work and requests permission to proceed with negotiating a contract with the firm of Singer ~ Hodges Landscape Architects for the proposed site planning. Ayes: Commissioner Guida Commissioner Knecht Commissioner Pound Chairman Schenck Commissioner Weintraub Nays: None Absent: Commissioner Haynes Motion carried. !TEM _2 -1 DJis~u~slon R~}.~ltH~e n~!' ~~es~~he!ulJi!lLTJ~intí Mee~t1inL1W! ~h t~e Ci £1 Co~~cil Discussions were held relevant to possible topics to be discussed with the City Council at the proposed Council/Commission Joint Meeting. It was suggested that a review be given to the Council relative to the Committee structure, goals and objectives and ac- complishments thus far this fiscal year. Other topics which were suggested for agenda items were Forty-Niner utilization of Community Park area, the status of the Armory Building in Community Park, and the long range objectives of the City Council relative to Parks ~ Recreation services. During the discussion, it was suggested that the Commission initiate a review of the various contracts, leases, and agreements which have been consumated over the past several years. It was determined that this review would be initiated in the Opera- tional Policies Committee. The staff indicated that compilation of these documents would be accomplished for review by the Committee. Mr. Weeks suggested that all agreements , be reviewed before year end. It was suggested that the Commission meet with the City Council October 27. The Commissioners agreed and the staff will check with the City Clerk the availability of this date.