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, ., ~ Park and Recreation Commission Minutes of July 28, 2004 Page 2 , at their August meeting. He gave the history of Stafford Park Interim Rules which were implemented by the Commission in July 2000 and were again reviewed by the Commission in October 2002. Since that time, three new BBQs have been installed at Stafford Park as well as a 50 person limit on all use permits for the park. Superintendent Hover reported that Police Chief Carlos Bolanos and his staff spoke at the Commission's June meeting regarding the problems they were having enforcing the "no BBQ" regulation at Stafford Park. The new Picnic Reservation Policy was recently approved by City Council and will go into effect in September. Superintendent Hover felt that the Commission should form a sub-committee to review and re-evaluate all park rules and ordinances in order to have consistent rules at all of our parks. Commissioner Joseph felt there is a unique situation at Stafford Park, would like to have a sub-committee to review the rules, and that we need to see how the reservation policy is working. Commissioner Swope felt that a sub-committee should be formed to have uniform rules at all our parks. M/S Swope/ : To have the Commission form a sub- committee to review the City's o,rdinances concerning park rules. Motion was withdrawn by maker. Vice Chairperson Morton invited the audience to speak on this topic. Elizabeth Travers, 27 Lowell Street said she received a copy of the staff report for this meeting but that none of her neighbors received a copy. She read a letter concerning ongoing problems at Stafford Park and stated she will return to City Council if the Commission decides to remove the interim rules at Stafford. She also read a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Craig Smith of 58 Lowell Street who were unable to attend this evening's meeting. Their letter expressed concerns about removing these interim rules and felt it would adversely affect the neighborhood. Dick Clark, 27 Lowell Street spoke in support of Mrs. Travers's statements. Griff Coleman, 58 King Street spoke about living across from Stafford Park for 18 years and felt the renovation of the park has dramatically changed the neighborhood. He expressed concerns about .problems regarding park usage and would like to see these problems addressed. Jane Beule, 58 King Street spoke about park patrons blocking their driveway; loud sound systems used in the park; 1,000 people in the park for Summer Concerts; high density per square foot at Stafford Park in comparison to Red Morton Park. She suggested stricter rules and not allowing sound systems in - the park. Ms. Beule spoke about several incidents which have occurred in