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Park & Recreation Commispion Minutes of March 26, 1997 ( Page 2 ITEM I-REPORT ON RED MORTON CENTER ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AND TAPESTRY DEDICATION Chairperson Truscelli reported on the successful anniversary celebration and tapestry dedication and also thanked Commissioner Swope for her work on the program. Commissioner Swope complimented staff on the event and provided staff with pictures of the event. Commissioner Davis suggested having a picture of the tapestry on the next cover of the City roster. ITEM 2 - REPORT ON CPRS CONFERENCE The CPRS award that was received for the design of the Red Morton Center was on display. Superintendent Hover spoke about the conference and how the Red Morton Center was featured in the opening ceremonies. The Commissioners were given a copy of the California Association of Commissioners and Board Members (CAPRCBM) brochure and training workshop informa non. ITEM 3 - PLANS FOR CITY COUNCIL PARK TOUR-MAY 17, 1997 Commissioner Davis reviewed the proposed agenda for the park tour which included visits to Red Morton Park, Hoover Park and the Sandpiper Park. Superintendent Hover will have staff review the proposed agenda for their suggestions and comments. Commissioner Hughes offered to host a lunch at her home following the park tour. ITEM 4 - IMPLEMENTATION OF FY96-97 WORKPLAN GOALS Commissioner Davis reviewed a "Park Facility Inventory" form he developed which could be used to help increase utilization of our park facilities. He asked the Commissioners to review the form and make comments. He ,also noted that Commissioner Nordness contact the School District and is obtaining a similar inventory form from them. Commissioner Slusser suggested updating the Department's current park listing form. Commissioner Slusser suggested a storyboard be developed listing all Redwood City parks and facilities as part of the Commissions' promotion of activities. He also agreed to secure a booth at the 4th of July festival for the Commission's use. Commissioner Swope suggested a contest be developed using pictures of different parks / facilities and people would try to identify their locations. Commissioner Slusser and Swope agreed to work on this idea.