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" , Park & Recreation Commission Minutes of Febrnary 28, 2001 Page 2 stated this project will go to City Council on March 26 and she agreed to keep the Commission up to date on the project. ITEM 2 - PARTNERING WITH SAN MATEO COUNTY PARK Be. RECREATION COM MISSION Chairperson Joseph introduced Rich Beiderman, chairperson of the San Mateo County Park and Recreation Commission. Mr. Beiderman explained the . County's commissioners are appointed by the Board of Supervisors and are responsible all County parks including the unincorporated areas of the County. Mr. Beiderman is interested in having the County's Park and Recreation Commission partner with other cities and agencies and a foundation has been established to assist in this process. He spoke about some of the ways the County Commission has worked with other agencies, organizations and schools to upgrade park equipment and design parks. Commissioner Davis suggested working with the County Commission on developing playing fields. Chairperson Joseph asked about partnering with our department on our summer day camp at Edgewood Park. The San Mateo County Park and Recreation Commission meets on the first Thursday each month at 2: 30pm at the Board of Supervisors Chambers. ITEM 3 - DOWNTOWN TASK FORCE UPDATE - WALTER MOORE Downtown Task Force Member Walter Moore spoke on the formation of the task force and its purpose. He invited the Commission to attend an information gathering session this Saturday, March 3 and also asked the Commission for its suggestions in developing downtown. Suggestions included: the need for more park space in the downtown area; utilizing Mezes Park because of its close proximity to downtown; amphitheater or gathering space; including San Mateo County courthouse renovation/reconstruction in the development process. ITEM 4 - STULSAFT PARK PLAY AREA DEDICATION - SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 2001 The Commissioners were advised the Stulsaft Park dedication will take place on Saturday, March 31, 2001. Superintendent Hover gave an update of the project and discussed whether the park should be opened prior to the dedication or if we should wait until the dedication to open the park. The Commissioners discussed the matter and decided to wait to open the park until the day of the dedication. MIS Truscelli/Davis: To open Stulsaft Park the same day as the ded ¡cation. Motion passed unanimously.