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.. . .. .. Park & Recreation Commission Minutes of June 27, 2001 Page 3 -Strategic Plan Commissioner Swope stated the committee met with Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center and she will follow up on setting up another meeting date. -Windmill Project Chairperson Joseph stated the committee is meeting every two weeks and they will be having a booth at the 4th of July Festival. She spoke about a donation letter and committee plans. -Skatepark Superintendent Hover reported that Director Centeno and Superintendent Beth met with Roosevelt neighbors and tennis players regarding the plans for the skatepark. The neighbors stated that have a petition signed by 200 people who do not want the skatepark located next to the tennis courts at Red Morton Park. Superintendent Hover stated that staff is looking at alternative areas including an area on Main Street next to the roller rink which is in the Redevelopment Area. The basement of the planned parking structure in the Cinema Project was also noted as a possible site. Superintendent Hover noted that the City of San Carlos is going to install small skatepark vignettes in particular parks. -Drainage Pipe at Garrett Park Superintendent Hover reported that homeowners above Garrett Park are working with Engineering to install a drainage pipe in the undeveloped area of the park. This pipe will not impact the park and will help resolve drainage issues for the homeowners. -Stulsaft Park Award Superintendent Hover announced the department received a "Project of the Year 2001" award for Stulsaft Park Renovation Project from the South Bay Area Chapter of the American Public Works Association. Manager Mike Gibbons presented a PowerPoint presentation on the project at a recent luncheon where the department was honored. ITEM 4 - CREATE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT (CCE) Chairperson Joseph announced she would like the Park and Recreation Commission to host an annual event and asked the Commissioners for suggestions. She suggested having a pet parade and contest similar to what has been offered in Menlo Park and Los Altos. The Commissioners discussed the matter and Chairperson Joseph agreed to contact Menlo Park and Los Altos for more information on their pet events and will report back at the July meeting. , ' , "",""J.::'"~. ,'-, ' ~ '"'- -. ~~.:..