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'I, " -- MONTHLY REPORTS -Commissioner Swope asked Director Griffiths what type of plan the department had relative to recent frost damage. Director Griffiths explained that Management Analyst Ramon Aguilar had prepared an analysis for the City Manager which details between $30,000-31,000 in frost damage to irrigation systems, groundcovers, etc. These costs will have to be absorbed by the department. A copy of this analysis report will be sent to all Commissioners. -Commissioner Swope inquired about shelter being provided to homeless people during the recent cold weather. She was also delighted to see the high activity levels at the Veterans Senior Center. -Commissioner Howard thought the IILock-in Nightll at Red Morton Center was a great concept. She inquired about the "Cinderellall play being sponsored by the Department on March 2-3. She also asked the Commissioners to IIthink aboutU July 4th! MATTERS OF COMMISSION INTEREST -Director Griffiths indicated that the Marlin Park parcourse will be removed due to its deteriorated condition. -Councilwoman Judy Buchan said she spoke with City Engineer Adam Gee regarding Upton House who indicated that it would take 3-4 weeks to be completed. -Chairperson Nordness stated that the Parks and, Recreations Department may have to operate on reduced sales taxes due to the current economic recession and that the Commission should keep that in mind. He also requested that a IICode of Conductll be prepared this year to be given out to all new Commission members. Chairperson Nordness felt that the Commission should establish some goals and timetables at next month1s meeting and asked that it be placed on Februaryls agenda. The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was adjourned at 9:20 p.m. to be reconvened on Wednesday, February 27,1991 at the Community Activities Building, 1400 Roosevelt Avenue, Redwood City, California.