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Park if: ~creqtion Commission Minutes of May 23, 2001 Page 4 the City Attorney to make sure an EIR is not required. Superintendent Hover noted that this project could fall under CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) and that a design is needed before it can be determined what type of an impact this project will have on the community. The Commissioners spoke in support of replacing any trees which need to be removed. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting was recessed at 8:39pm and called back to order at 8:43pm. ITEM 3 - 4TH OF JULY FLOAT Commissioner Walsh spoke about the plans for the 4th of July float and working with members of the community. The theme for the float will be "Skate into the Future with Park and Recreation". Commissioner Walsh suggested handing out paper skateboards for students to color which would then become part of the float design. ITEM 4- UPDATES -School Fields Superintendent Hover announced that Taft Field was re-opened on May 22 and the opening ceremonies were well attended. -Spinas Park Superintendent Hover stated the project is in the design phase with MIG, Inc. and will be brought back to the Commission for review. -Strateg ic Pia n Superintendent Hover announced Director Centeno made a presentation to the Redwood City Optimist Club recently and received ten public input forms from the group. The committee will be meeting tomorrow night at the CAB at 6:00pm. -Windmill Project Chairperson Joseph announced the committee met this evening before the Commission meeting. She said an article appeared in the newspaper about the project and John Anagnostou has agreed to donate Forester's Hall for a fundraising event to be held on Friday, August 3. The committee is developing a website, sending letters to the community, and will have a booth at the 4th of July festival. The next meeting will be held in two weeks and the committee has targeted December at the completion date for the project.