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. / -Commissioner Davis commented on the value of Julie Hannon1s volunteer coach basketball program. He suggested putting together a IIHow to Coach" program for parents and volunteers. MATTERS OF COMMISSION INTEREST -Commissioner Castelli stated that this would be his last meeting and wanted to thank the Commissioners for the experience he gained on the Commission. -Chairperson Hardness inquired about the Water Committee1s Report prepared by Councilman Greenalch. Councilman Murray said that it will be presented at the May 6 City Council meeting. He spoke about the public use category and that the City Council wanted Parks to get 80% water use and wanted also to preserve the public infrastructure. Councilman Murray suggested that if the Commission wanted to help. they should contact their councilmembers and encourage them to vote for the recommendation. -Superintendent Hartman announced the 20th Anniversary Celebration for the Civic Cultural Commission to be held May 19 and that a proclamation will be read at the May 6 City Council meeting. She also announced an uin-housell irrigation seminar that was held today for all gardening staff. The seminar. which lasted 4-5 hours. was to further train gardeners on the latest ways to save water throughout the park system. The seminar was arranged by Senior Park Craftworker Ode Touye and was conducted by various vendors at no charge to the City. The seminar was a very high quality program and was well received by staff. Superintendent Hartman also noted that Administrative Analyst Ramon Aguilar has been analyzing all water meter usage for the department. -Commissioner Davis distributed t'he new Civic Cultural Commission brochure and asked if the Park and Recreation Commission would consider producing a similar type of brochure. Superintendent Hartman explained the process the Cultural Commission followed to complete this project. The Commissioners requested that this matter be placed on the May agenda to be discussed further. -Councilman Murray inquired about all the dead trees in Redwood Shores and hoped there was a plan in place to remove and replace the trees. This matter will be placed on the May agenda for further discussion. -Superintendent Hartman explained that the department will be implementing a IISatisfaction Guaranteedll program for all our special interest classes in the fall of 1991. Under program guidelines. clients would be eligible to receive a refunds or credit on their registration fees regardless of the reason. She said that other cities who have implemented this policy have seen increased registration and revenue as well as improved public image. The Commission will be advised of further details when they are available. The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was adjourned at 9:45 p.m. to be reconvened on Wednesday, May 22, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Activities Building, 1400 Roosevelt Avenue, Redwood City. California.