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Park and Recreation Commission Minutes of February 25, 2004 ....r Page 2 -, ~ -. - . .. ~ '- . free of charge to Redwood City. The Commissioners expressed positive comments for the program and their willingness to participate. ITEM 2 - REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF SOLARI WINDMILL RENOVATION AGREEMENT Superintendent Hover announced the San Mateo County History Museum was interested in restoring the windmill but did not want to accept the responsibility of finding a home for the windmill. He provided the Commissioners with a copy of an agreement drawn up by the City Attorney which would have the Museum take the lead on restoring the windmill and the City would work with them to determine an appropriate location for placement. Superintendent Hover said this agreement would need to be approved by the San Mateo County History Museum Board of Directors and then by our City Council. All donations and project funds collected for the restoration project will also be turned over to the History Museum. Commissioner Joseph asked about having the windmill named in honor of Jean Cloud. The Commissioners suggested waiting until the project is finished and have the cost of plaque be paid from the project funds. MIS Truscellil Joseph: To approve the resolution on the windmill and that it be forwarded to City Council with the changes mentioned this evening. Motion passed. ITEM 3 - REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF PARK RESERVATION POLICY Superintendent Beth reviewed the revised park reservation policy with the Commissioners. More suggestions/corrections were made to the policy including identifying the capacity of each picnic area; timing of reservations; cost of permits; payment of fees; having renter post their permits at the site; and registration process. Director Centeno confirmed the Commission would be presenting this recommendation to Council which would then be adopted by ordinance. ITEM 4 - STRATEGIC PLAN DRAFT DISTRIBUTION AND TIMELINE The Commissioners were provided with a draft copy of the strategic plan and were requested to bring their comments to the March meeting. ITEM 5 - DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET OVERVIEW Director Centeno gave an update of the City's and our department's budget status. She explained the reasons for the deficit and asked Superintendents Beth and Hover to discuss the department's projected cuts for FYO4-0S. Our department's budget is due to the City Manager on March 19 and, the Commissioners will be provided with a copy of the same budget packet.