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. . Park & Recreation Commission Minutes of July 25, 2001 Page 3 , Rich Anderson asked about removing the gates from the north side of the tennis courts which would prevent people from skating through the tennis courts. He did not think that other tennis players would mind if this was done because it would prevent damage to the court surface. Mr. Anderson asked how younger, smaller skaters would be accommodated at the park. Jason Strubing stated that the design of the park will allow for areas for experienced and less experienced skaters and did not feel that this would be a problem. Superintendent Hover said the gates at the tennis courts could be removed on a temporary basis to see what the response will be from the tennis players. Director Centeno invited the Commissioners to be a part of the presentation to Council on August 13. ITEM 2 - SUMMER PROGRAM ACTIVITIES UPDATE Superintendent Chris Beth reviewed the recreation summer activities with the Commissioners. Activities included: -We are half way through the program year -5,755 program slots have been filled as compared to 3,060 for last year -Approximately 3,000 participants have registered for classes this summer -Drop-in park program has 30-40 kids per day per park and we are adding 2 more park sites .After school programs are operating at five different school sites; participation is 80-90 kids per day -We are adding more Parent/Tot programs; one will be added at Stulsaft Park in August -Make-A-Circus will be held at Red Morton Park on August 2 ~Redwood City Day at the Giants is August 5 -We will be trying out an on-line registration program this Fall with 30 of our sports classes. -More than 70 staff have been hired this summer -We have filled two recreation manager positions and are in the process of recruiting for three assistant recreation center supervisor positions -We are looking at having two Youth Advisory Boards; one for older age group and one for younger age group ITEM 3- UPDATES -School Fields Superintendent Hover reported that Taft Field is doing better and improvements have been made including modifications to the fence. Garfield project is proceeding and is expected to be completed in May 2002. He reported that several of the Commissioners visited Valley Christian High School in San Jose to look at their artificial turf field which is being considered for Hoover Park. An independent analysis study on the turf is being forwarded to the Commission. A sample of the artificial turf was showed to the Commissioners at the meeting.