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Park & Recreatio~ Covzmi.4;sio,! Minutes of November 25, 1997 Page 3 know if programs are self-sustaining; review program projections; and want to see financial figures from Red Morton Center. ITEM 5 - STAFFORD AND STULSAFT PARK PROJECT UPDATE The Commissioners were provided with an update memo from Manager Mike Gibbons on this project. The meeting/public hearing for reviewing the conceptual designs will be done at the January 28 Commission meeting which will be held at Red Morton Center. ITEM 6 - RESULTS OF DEPARTMENT SPONSORED EVENTS Chairperson Truscelli reported that the "Essence of Italy" dinner dance held on November 8 to benefit the Accessible Recreation Program was well attended; the food was graciously donated and cooked by Pauline and Vince Truscelli. The event was beautifully decorated and enjoyed by everyone in attendance. The Halloween Spooktakular held on October 25 was an extremely popular event which was attended by over 1 ,300 children and adults. An informational memo from Manager Julie Hannon was provided to Commissioners on this event. ITEM 7 - SELECT NOMINATION COMMITTEE FOR ELECTION OF 1998 OFFICERS Chairperson Pauline Truscelli and immediate past chairperson Susan Swope were selected to be on the Nomination Committee for 1998 officers. Election of officers will be held at the January meeting. ITEM 8 - 1997-98 COMMISSION WORKPLAN DISCUSSION The Commissioners decided to have a "brainstorming session" to develop their new workplan. The Commissioners spoke about the goal setting process and what items they would like to include as goals. It was suggested that each Commissioner begin thinking now about what they want to see as goals and to develop a list to bring to the brainstorming meeting. Superintendent Hover agreed to organize the meeting and will work on having 1 or 2 City Councilmembers in attendance. The Commissioners selected Saturday, January 10th as their special meeting date; the meeting will be held at the Community Activities Building at 9:00am. ANNOUNCEMENTS -Superintendent Hover said he met with Councilman Ira Ruskin regarding the planting of the downtown planters on Broadway. The project is now completed, it looks great, and everyone is pleased with the results. -Superintendent Hover also spoke about the proposed work on EI Camino Real and Woodside Road medians for which our department will be responsible. -Commissioner Ed Nordness will be receiving a plaque from the City Council on Monday, December 8 for his service on the Commission. Superintendent Hover and the Commissioners thanked Commissioner Nordness for all his work with the Commission.