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i meeting was very successful and was pleased with the dialogue between the Redwood Shores residents and the Commissioners. He also made a recommendation that the Commission conduct a similar type of public meeting with various community groups throughout the City. Commissioners Davis and Mortensen also expressed their pleasure with the success of the meeting. Nita Spangler suggested that the department post a notice of the community meeting on the door of Room 5 when a meeting is being held in a different location. Councilman Murray said he was amazed to see that so interest at this public meeting. He felt the interplay between the audience, the Commissioners and Director was handled very well and that everyone was treated with respect. He mentioned that he called 28 people in the older section of Redwood Shores whose opinions differed with those polled at the meeting. It was his feeling that there was an opportunity to get support on anyone of the possible park projects presented at the meeting. Chairperson Nordness suggested prioritizing possible sites of future Park and Recreation Community meetings throughout the community at the May meeting. ITEM 3 - 4th of July Parade Commissioner Slusser had nothing to report on this item. Superintendent Hartman said that Commissioner Swope had called to notify the department that Mr. Thompson's truck may not be available due to the possibility of the truck being sold. Commissioner Mortensen mentioned that Jim Francis of Bay Area Piggyback owns a late 1960lS red Oldsmobile convertible which could be used as a back-up vehicle for the parade. He indicated he would check with Mr. Francis to see if the Commission could use it. This matter will be placed on the May agenda. ITEM 4 - Commission Park Inspection Program The following park assignments were made: Commissioner Swope - Dove Beeger, Wellesley Crescent, Laurie Duncan, Stafford, Union Cemetery Commissioner Mortensen - Red Morton, Hoover, Mariner, Dolphin Commissioner Slusser - Mezes, Spinas, Jardin de Ninos, Hoover, Mariner Commissioner Davis - Westwood, Garrett, Stulsaft, Red Morton Community Center Commissioner Howard - Hawes, Palm, Dolphin, Community Activities Building Commissioner Truscelli - Shorebird, Maddux, Red Morton Park, Veterans Memorial Center Chairperson Nordness - Fleishman, Linden, Marlin, Fair Oaks Community Center Chairperson Hordness said he will contact newly appointed Commissioner Truscelli to explain what is expected on park visits. He also asked for any suggestions to revise the park review forms. It was suggested that water fountains and parking areas be included in the Commissioner1s review of park assignments. ITEM 5 - Report on China Trip Chairperson Hordness reported on his recent trip to our Sister City Zhuha;, China. He said that approximately 20 people including San Mateo County Supervisor Tom Nolan attended. He reported that Zhuhai did not exist 10 years ago and now has a population of 367,000 and is the same land size