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- . .. .t 4 Park & Recreation Commission 'i ¡ Minutes of April 24, 1996 Page 3 buried at the site. Mr. Aguilar stated HUCA has addresses of all next of kin and they send out flyers and newsletters to everyone to keep them apprised of Union Cemetery activities. ITEM 2 - PUBLIC REQUESTS TO USE CITY FACILITIES Superintendent Seleznow stated that the letter sent to Commissioner Morton from Redeemer Lutheran School was similar to requests staff receives from groups who want to use our facilities. He asked the Commissioners to refer all use requests to staff who will be happy to handle them. Supervisor Jan Knight reported she contacted the principal of Redeemer Lutheran School regarding his letter. She explained the situation to him and also gave him other options. She said that Sundays at Red Morton Center have been set aside for rentals and she currently has over 100 requests to use the building. Supervisor Knight stated she receives calls every week about rental of the center and gives tours weekly to groups and people from other cities who are interested in the new facility. She said staff is trying to accommodate requests to use the facility from the public and will make referrals to other locations if possib Ie . Supervisor Knight mentioned that representatives from each of the departmen t' s buildings have been meeting to develop a new rate schedule for our facility rentals. She said CPRS just completed a rate comparison study of 15 cities in the Bay Area and the group is using this information to help develop our rate schedule. She noted that many people are asking to rent the facilities for events one year in advance. She assured the Commissioners that all types of things are being considered for the new Red Morton Center. Supervisor Knight also reported that she just found out that the Red Morton Center has received a grant from the Stanford University MBA Alumni program. They will be donating consulting work and will be working with staff to develop a proposal for a long term marketing plan for the new facility. She said the consulting work will last 4-6 months and the first meeting will be very soon. ITEM 3 - 4TH OF JULY PARADE Commissioner Swope will complete the 4th of July Parade application for PCA. Commissioner Nordness has arranged for the Commissioners to ride in a 1936 American LaFrance fire engine owned by Mr. Al Schower. Commissioner Swope thanked Commissioner Nordness for obtaining the vehicle for the Commissioners to ride in. ITEM 4 - PROCLAMATIONS