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~ L ~ ~ - ~ - In addition, the clean-up of dog refuse would have to be taken care of by the landscape gardeners. Chairperson Howard said she felt that some parks are inappropriate for dogs due to the sports activities held there. She thought maybe one park that is not used for sports activ1ties could allow dogs on leashes. Commissioner Hordness asked if perhaps Don Warren of Redwood Shores Inc. would consider establishing a dog area on one of their undeveloped sites in Redwood Shores. A discussion was held regarding possible sites within Redwood Shores. Chairperson Howard indicated that this matter would have to be investigated by the Commission. Director Griffiths said he would check with Don Warren later this week regarding alternatives to this problem and availability of sites within Redwood Shores and would report back to the Commission. ITEM 2 - Redwood Shores Parks After the Joint Study Session and Park Tour with City Council members in October, the Commissioners felt that they needed to establish a list of priorities/projects that needed to be done within Redwood City and present them before the City Council. There was a discussion held regarding what items to prioritize and how this task could be accomplished. ITEM 3 - Joint Study Session with Redwood Shores Residents Commissioner Slusser explained that over the past four months he has received many calls from Redwood Shores residents relating to parks in the Shores area. He would like to try to set up a meeting to allow the community to address the Commission with their questions and concerns relating to parks in this area. M/S Swope/Mortensen: To schedule a January public hearing in Redwood Shores to discuss the residents. concerns and desires regarding Redwood Shores Parks. Motion passed. It was decided that the hearing would be held on January 23, in lieu of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting held at the Community Activities Building. Commissioners Slusser, Swope and Mortensen formed a sub- committee to look at the methods available to notify the Redwood Shores community about the January meeting, to select a site, and to establish an agenda. There will also be a meeting in February for residents of Redwood City located on the west side of Highway 101. Chairperson Howard stated that based on information received at the January and February community meetings, the Commission could formulate a proposal during March, April and May to present to the City Council in June, and in time for the mid-year budget review. ITEM 4 - Election of 1991 Officers Chairperson Howard explained that since there will be no meeting in December in lieu of the Board and Commission's Dinner on December 12, the election of 1991 officers would be held this evening. Commissioner Swope nominated Ed Hordness for the office of Chairperson for 1991. As no other persons were nominated, nominations were closed. Ed Hordness was unanimously elected Chairperson of the Parks and Recreation Commission for 1991.