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<br />~ <br /> <br />Park and Recreation Commission <br />Minutes of March 26, 2003 <br /> <br />Page 2 <br /> <br />\ <br /> <br />April 15. Director Centeno requested the Commission form a sub-committee <br />to review the department's current fees and cost recovery program. <br />Commissioners Yapp and Davis volunteered to help on this sub-committee <br />and this matter will be placed on the April agenda. <br /> <br />ITEM 4 - STAFF UPDATES <br /> <br />-Spi nas Pa rk <br />Superintendent Hover reported that the drawings are still .95% complete and <br />have been sent back to MIG. He noted he met with the Friendly Acres <br />Neighborhood Association to provide them with an update on the project. <br /> <br />-Skate Park <br />Superintendent Beth reported on the successful grand opening of the skate <br />park on Saturday, March 22 and thanked Chairperson Walsh and <br />Commissioners Morton, Swope and Truscelli for coming to the event. He <br />noted that the park has received rave reviews from the skaters and Thrasher <br />Magazine. He said we have observed a number of skaters not wearing <br />helmets and protective equipment, as well as a number of bikes in the skate <br />park. He noted that the Task Force originally wanted no supervision and <br />unfenced skate park. This also limits the City's liability on the site. Staff is <br />observing the facility to determine what next steps to take to improve the <br />situation. <br /> <br />Commissioner Truscelli left the meeting at 8: 35pm due to recent surgery. <br /> <br />-Windmill Restoration <br />. Commissioner Joseph reported on the status of the windmill project being <br />assumed by the San Mateo County Historic Association. She noted that once <br />the project is complete, the Association will give the windmill back to the City <br />for installation. <br /> <br />-Fair Oaks School Field <br />Superintendent Hover reported on the status of Fair Oaks School field and <br />reviewed the staff report provided to Council. <br /> <br />-Pet Parade <br />Commissioner Joseph gave an update on the Pet Parade and the planned <br />activities at the event to be held on Saturday, April 5 and will begin at <br />11: 30am behind the Community Activities Building. She stated that judges <br />are still needed and asked if there was going to be a Park & Recreation <br />information booth at the event. <br /> <br />ITEM 4 - DISCUSSION OF PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION <br />CALENDAR <br /> <br />The Commissioners updated their calendar with upcoming events. <br />Commissioner Joseph gave an update on Redwood City's 13Sth Birthday Party <br /> <br />