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.. Bill Wooten would be interested in this project. Director Griffiths stated he would soon be hearing a proposal from a disabled group who would like to have Herkner Pool open year round. -Commissioner Davis referred to the tennis survey which was recently mailed out to the the Commissioners. He noted that the cities that charge for their' facilities also have a pro shop which can collect the fees. He said the survey was informative and felt it was interesting to see what other cities offer. -Commissioner Mortensen inquired about the condition of the grass at Bechet and Griffin ballfields. Director Griffiths said he would speak to staff regarding this matter. -Commissioner Howard inquired about the itinerary of the 4th of July parade. The Commissioners are in the Second Division, Position 48, and will line up on Howland Street at 9:30am. -Commissioner Howard encouraged all the Commissioners to attend the budget hearings. The next one will be on Monday, June 29 at 7:30pm at the Main Library. Commissioner Howard reported she was in New York over Memorial Day and visited some cemeteries at the request of Nita Spangler. She took pictures and obtained information for Mrs. Spangler which will be used to assist in the reconstruction of the Union Cemetery soldier statue. -Commissioner Swope asked that a letter be sent to Jane Light congratulating the Redwood City Library on being honored as Library of the Year. MIS Swope/Truscelli: That a letter be sent to Jane Light congratulating the Redwood City Library on being honored as Library of the Year. Motion passed. -Commissioner Swope asked that a letter of commendation be sent to Russ Dorfman thanking him for the donation of food and his participation at the Union Cemetery project. -Landscape Gardener Mike Gibbons told the Commission he was approached by some children at Fleishman Park who requested that a basketball court be installed at the Fleishman. Director Griffiths indicated this project would qualify as a Capital Improvement Project due to the costs involved but there are currently no funds in the budget for this project. -Commissioner Nordness said he attended a Little League Challenger baseball game at Selby School recently. The baseball game was sponsored by the Highlanders Little League and was enjoyed very much by the participants. The regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission was adjourned at 9:03pm to be reconvened at 7:30pm on Wednesday, July 22, 1992, to be held at the Community Activities Building, 1400 Roosevelt Avenue, Redwood City, California. .'. ". .