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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes of July 281 1999 1 . Page 3 Commissioner Joseph developed a personal wish list and shared it with the Commissioners. Commissioner Davis felt this was a useful tool and helpful to know where the other Commissioners are coming from. It was suggested that each Commissioner provide their own personal list to Commissioner Swope to assist in the development of a strategic plan for the Commission. ITEM 3 - PARK INSPECTION PROGRAM The Commissioners made a few suggestions to the park inspection form. Superintendent Hover stated that when he receives the completed inspection forms from the Commissioners, he will review them with his managers to resolve items noted on the report. The Commissioners agreed to let staff make the park inspection assignments and rotate them on a quarterly basis so the Commissioners get an opportunity to inspect each city park on an annual basis. Several inspection forms, a listing of all city parks including addresses, and a list of park assignments will be sent to each Commissioner in their August packet. ITEM 4 - UPDATES -School Fields Project Superintendent Hover reported that he has the 50% drawings for the project and invited the Commissioners to review them this evening. He noted that the agreement between the three agencies is currently being worked on and an environmental assessment is also being completed. -Skate Park Design Committee Report Superintendent Hover reported that a meeting was set up with the NFL Alumni Association and their representative did not show up. Another meeting has been set up for tomorrow to discuss renegotiating their lease. Chairperson Morton and Commission Davis asked to be called and notified of the meeting time and place should they want to attend. 4th of July Parade Entry Superintendent Hover thanked Commissioner Joseph for her outstanding job on the 4th of July float. Commissioner LaBerge also thanked Commissioner Joseph for the great job she did on the float and presented her with a framed professional color picture of the float on the parade route. Commissioner Joseph noted that she did the float with no budget and borrowed the materials from various city departments. -Union Cemetery Status Report The Commissioners reviewed a Union Cemetery status report prepared by Manager Ramon Aguilar. Superintendent Hover shared a diagram of the site and Phase I and II plans for the site. Superintendent Hover said that the Historic Union Cemetery Association (HUCA) has been "running the show" for some time and doing a nice job but he expressed concern over the lack of a master plan. Commissioner Swope said they we need to be careful about what restoration is done because we do not want to compromise the integrity of the site or lose its National and State historic status. The Commissioners all agreed that there has been general progress at the site and that it looks well cared for. Commissioner Davis agreed to contact Ken Rolandelli of the Historic Resources Advisory Committee to check on the status of the site and report at the next meeting.