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Park and Recreation Commission Minutes of February 27, 2002 Page 3 Park Task Force is continuing to work on policies and procedures for the facility. Fundraising projects include selling Fresh Choice coupon books, t- shirts, bricks and tiles, Mel's Bowl Night, and a "Fresh Choice Night" on March 21 from 5:00-9:00pm where a portion of the profits will go towards this project. The next meeting of the Skate Park Task Force will be on March 13 at 7:00pm. .Pets on Parade Chairperson Joseph reported on the progress of the Pet Parade and working with the Shore Dogs Group in organizing the event. She reported on the many different community groups and sponsors who will be having booths at the event; volunteers from the Teen and Youth Advisory Boards; free t- shirts; pet judging contest with three winners from each category; newspaper, TV and radio publicity; K-9 demonstrations; silent auction; and photo booth. Chairperson Joseph stated that more volunteers are needed to assist with the registration process. She announced the Pets on Parade committee members will be making a presentation to City Council on March 11. ITEM 5 - DISCUSSION OF A FACILITIES TOUR BY THE COMMISSION Chairperson Joseph suggested that newly appointed Commissioners be given a tour of City facilities. The Commissioners discussed the matter and decided to i nteg rate a faci I ity tou r into the mentori ng prog ra m. ITEM 6 - DISCUSSION OF ALTERNATIVE MEETING LOCATIONS Chairperson Joseph spoke about having the Commission meetings in different locations during the year. The Commissioners felt that would be advisable to have a meeting at a particular location if there was a topic pertaining to that geographical area of the City. Commissioner Swope felt it was important to consistently have the Commission meetings at the same time, date and location to eliminate confusion for the public. ITEM 7 - DISCUSSION OF PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION CALENDAR Commissioner Walsh produced a 2002 Commission Calendar which was distributed to the Commissioners. The Commissioners expressed their appreciation to Commissioner Walsh for his work on this project. Commissioner Truscelli suggested that the November 27 Commission meeting be changed to Wednesday, November 20 due to Thanksgiving and the rest of the Commission agreed with her suggestion. Chairperson Joseph requested the Commissioners bring their 2002 Calendar to each Commission meeting to update information.