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ParI! & RecrtJation Commission Minutes of February 23, 2000 .. Page 2 '1 skate park consultants, professional skaters, and kids to help design the site. She said that staff also wants to work with the kids using the skate park to help develop the rules and regulations for the facility. Manager Hannon mentioned that Messiah Lutheran Church has contacted the department about using their parking lot as a possible skate park site. The following items were taken out of order: ITEM 4 - UNION CEMETERY UPDATE Manager Ramon Aguilar handed out a draft "Cultural Resources Procedures and Guidelines for Union Cemetery Historic Site" to the Commissioners for their review and comment. He noted that this document will be given to the HUCA Board of Directors next week. The document is to assist in the restoration and maintenance of Union Cemetery. Manager Aguilar mentioned that five Eagle Scout projects have been completed at Union Cemetery. The Commissioners discussed the document and the need to have a clear procedure that would be followed when making repairs to the site. Commissioner Truscelli asked about installing another entrance to the cemetery close to the Union Soldier statue. She also commended Manager Ramon Aguilar for this work on Union Cemetery. Manager Aguilar felt that the department has developed a good partnership with HUCA and Boy Scout Troop #991 in maintaining the site. ITEM 2 - STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE UPDATE Commissioner Swope handed out copies of the February 16 meeting minutes of the Strategic Planning Sub-Committee, the community meeting agenda, and a survey/report card which will be handed out to participants at the community meetings. Flyers and press releases have been sent out and a great turnout is anticipated. Chairperson Davis thanked Commissioner Joseph for her efforts in getting the flyers and press releases out to the public. ITEM 3 - MADDUX PARK RENOVATION Chairperson Davis reported that approximately 50-100 adults and 50 children attended the Maddux Park Renovation meeting on February 12 which was facilitated by Tim Gilbert of MIG, Inc. Chairperson Davis and Commissioner Swope spoke about the meeting and what amenities the public would like to see in the park renovation. The Maddux Park community group is assisting in fund raising efforts and they have also developed a website for the project. The next step in the process will be to have a subseque,nt meeting where the public will review the preliminary park design. ITEM 5- CANADA GEESE ISSUE IN REDWOOD SHORES Superintendent Hover reported on a meeting that he and Manager Mike Payne attended in Fremont concerning Canada geese. Over 80 people attended this meeting including a staff member of the Department of the Interior and two members of the State Department of Fish and Game. The following facts were discussed at the meeting: .