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hopefully within a few months the necessary land will be acquired from Redwood Shores Inc. and the selection of the project architect will begin. Chairperson Davis asked when it would be necessary for the Commission to provide their input on the project as well as hold public hearings for the community. Director Griffiths said the public hearings will be held in the Redwood Shores community regarding this project. He mentioned if the Belmont School District decides not to participate in the project, the City still intends to build a community center on the site which would be 6,000-7,000 square feet in size versus the planned joint community center / school of 12,500 square feet. Director Griffiths said he will keep the Commission involved in the progress of the project. ITEM 2 - LETZRING MEMORIAL UPDATE Commissioner Nordness explained he has met with the committee several times and they have developed a two-pronged approach to recognize Gerry Letzring. He explained that since Gerry was instrumental in the renovation of the Kiwanis/Mitchell Field complex, the committee felt it was appropriate to name the complex the "Gerry Letzring Little League Complex". They have also looked into placing the same signage on the scoreboard in a space measuring 42"x 42". He and Bill Wooten have obtained prices of $284.00 from Sign-a-rama and $180.00 from ASD Inc. for the vinyl lettering which would be attached to the scoreboard. The cost would include creating the verbiage and installation of the lettering. Chairperson Davis suggested placing the signage on a separate piece of metal which would then be attached to the scoreboard. This piece could be replaced if necessary rather than lettering that is placed on the sign. Director Griffiths suggested placing some type of plastic coating on the lettering/ sign which could increase its life span. He said he would be at the California Park and Recreation Conference in February and would check with manufacturers at the show to see if they had any recommendations. Commissioner N ordness said the second part of the memorial would be more of a legacy to the children. The committee has recommended placing a granite memorial near the scorekeeper's box at Kiwanis Field which is where the majority of the public enter into the complex. He explained the first option the committee originally looked at was removing the wood scorekeeper's box at Kiwanis Field and replacing it with a cement structure. The estimates for the structure came in around $7,100 but would probably be closer to $10,000 when it was completed. The committee felt that this option was cost prohibitive and looked into option 2. He said that he and members of the Letzring family went to Colma and looked at various types of granite designs which could be used as a memorial stone. They received a quote from Mark Fontana of V. Fontana & Company of $3,500-$4,650 for the stone, plus $260.00 for installation. Mr. Fontana estimated it would take 4-5 weeks - "" - .c-,-