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... Park & Recreation Commission Minutes of February 26,2003 Page 2 ¡ . attend this year's conference in San Jose and Commissioner Yapp expressed interest in going. Superintendent Hover agreed to register Commissioners Yapp for the conference. Superintendent Beth explained that students are allowed free admittance to the CPRS Conference and asked if any of the Youth or Teen Advisory Board members would like to go. A CPRS conference brochure was provided to the non..voting members. ITEM 3 - PROPOSED CHANGES IN BOARD AND COMMISSION HANDBOOK Superintendent Hover is currently reviewing the handbook and will bring back revisions to the Commission at the May meeting. ITEM 4 - STAFF UPDATES -S pinas Park Superintendent Hover reported that the drawings are still at 95% complete. He is in communication with Roxanne Dragan and Bonnie Miller from the Friendly Acres . Neighborhood Association and he will also be attending the Association's next meeting. -Skate Park Superintendent Beth announced that the Grand Opening of the Phil Shao Memorial Skate Park will be held on Saturday, March 15 at 10:00am. The Skate Park is nearly complete and the contractor is working on a punch list that was generated from the City's Engineering Department. Superintendent Beth also reported that some anxious skaters have accessed the park but measures are being put in place to control this until the fences are removed. -Windmill Restoration Superintendent Hover reported the San Mateo County Historic Association is very interested in partnering with the City on this project. He is working on drafting an MOD with the Association and considerations of liability, prioritization, fundraising, volunteers, and site location are being addressed. Superintendent Hover reported that a potential site might be the Orchard Supply area, which is close to where the windmill was originally located. Commissioner Davis reported that he has located weathered shingles at this home that could be used for repair if needed. Chairperson Walsh asked about the timeline. Superintendent Hover said that he did not know because of donation issues, and because the County may be cutting 30% of the Association's budget next year. .. Fair Oaks Field Director Centeno reported that she presented to City Council on Monday, February 24 2003, the concept of partnering with the County of San Mateo and the Redwood City School District on installing a synthetic turf field at Fair Oaks School. The Council voted unanimously to fund $525,000 out of the CIP for this project. This will be based on the County receiving CD BG funds to pay for their share.