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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes of October 24, 2001 Page 2 suggested a water feature at Spinas Park, Spinas Park swing set, and the Windmill Project as possible funding ideas. Commissioner Truscelli suggested using the funds for additional parking at the Veterans Memorial Senior Center to help increase the number of bingo participants and revenue to the Center. M/S LaBerge/Walsh: To recommend partial funding of a water feature at Spinas Park. Motion passed unanimously. ITEM 2 - DISCUSSION OF NEIGHBORHOOD SURVEY RESULTS Director Centeno explained the purpose of the neighborhood survey and how the survey was completed. The information gathered becomes part of the ICMA Performance Measures that the City participates in. Director Centeno stated the results show that what we do as a department has an impact in the community. She spoke about increases in user attendance and areas of the City which have the highest attendance figures. A consultant will be doing some follow-up questions with those citizens who rated us fair to poor to see what it would take to move them to an excellent rating. Director Centeno explained that identity may be an issue for many of our users who may not realize they are participating in a departmental program due to its location in other facilities or schools. She will get back to the Commission when the follow-up results are known. ITEM 3 - SET DATE FOR COMMISSION STUDY SESSION Chairperson Joseph requested that the Commission have a study session on either Saturday, November 3 or Saturday, December 1. The purpose of the study session would be for the Commission to redefine its goals and brainstorm projects and priorities. Sandpiper Community Center was suggested as possible location. November 3 is the same date as the dedication of Little River Park and the Citywide Clean-Up. December 1 is the date of the 'Tis the Season program in downtown. Secretary Monroe will contact each Commissioner to schedule the best date for the meeting. The next regular Commission meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 28 at the CAB. ITEM 4 - REPORT ON REDWOOD CITY 2020 SURVEY Chairperson Joseph reported that she attended a meeting which presented survey results of a Redwood City youth mapping study of middle school students by the John Gardener Center at Stanford. The survey suggested having our Youth Advisory Committee partner with the group to help with teens needs. The Commissioners requested copies of the report for their review. It was suggested that the Gardener Center partner with the Youth and Teen Advisory group. Director Centeno felt there might be a logistics ..