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,~ Park & Recreation Commission f f Minutes of January 27, 1999 1 Page 3 r -Alcohol in Parks Commissioner Slusser asked that this issue be deferred until further information can be gathered and that we should contact community members who brought this matter to the Commission in the first place to see if this meets with their needs. Commissioner Joseph asked if this was a problem at specific parks. Commissioner Davis said he remembered three instances of concern; behind the Community Activities Building, soccer at Kennedy and at one of the softball fields. He felt the Commission could do a better job than what the City Attorney's Office had presented. Commissioner Slusser request information from the Attorney's Office to see what more the Commission could do. Superintendent Hover said that staff will do the research and find out the history of this issue and prepare a report for the March agenda. ITEM 4. UPDATES -Shore Dogs Park Superintendent Hover announced the park had its grand opening on December 12, then closed and re-opened on January 16. Due to the extremely wet soil, the park may be closed again until the turf has had time to dry out. .School Fields Project Superintendent Hover announced a consultant has tentatively been selected for the project. Details of the financing of the project is currently being worked out. -Sandpiper Grand Opening The grand opening of Sandpiper was held on December 12 and was lightly attended. -Sequoia High School Pool Superintendent Hover stated a report is being prepared by Manager Chris Beth on this matter. The Commissioners discussed of having an agreement that was equitable and the need to clarify in great detail who has what use of the facility. Superintendent Hover said there could be benefits to the project but it will have to meet the needs of the City. This matter will be brought back to the Commission for further discussion. ANNOUNCEMENTS There were no announcements. The regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission was adjourned at 8:44pm to be reconvened at 7:30pm on Wednesday, February 24, 1999 to be held at the Red Morton Center, 1120 Roosevelt Avenue, Redwood City, California.