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. ( Park and Recreation Commission Minutes of April 27, 2005 Page 2 I Manager Griffith and Supervisor Utecht spoke about their award winning Accessible Recreation Program (ARAP) which has seen an increase of 22% in the last year in the number of participants. They also spoke about their goals of developing a marketing plan; a fund raising and development plan; and community building activities. Supervisor Utecht spoke about the changing demographics of the elderly population due to the baby boomer generation growing older. Manager Griffith spoke about the 21st Century Senior Center model and mentioned that our Senior Center has already made many changes and is closer to the new Senior Center model than most cities. She noted that our programs will need to change based on these changing demographics and that our facilities also need to change and become more multi-generational. ITEM 2 - REPORT FROM PARK RULES SUB-COMMITTEE Vice Chairperson Morton announced the he, Commissioners Joseph and White, Superintendents Hover and Beth, and Director Centeno met to discuss revising the City ordinances pertaining to parks. Vice Chairperson Morton reviewed a handout with suggested changes to the ordinances with the Commission. It was suggested that all Commissioners review the handout and come back to the May meeting to discuss further. The Commissioners were asked to e-mail Superintendent Hover with any comments by May 18. All comments will be incorporated into the handout which will be included in the May packet. Director Centeno stated the proposed changes could be sent to the City Attorney in Mayor June, and it could be presented to Council in August or September. Commissioner Swope suggested the Commission also review the ordinances pertaining to the establishment of the Park and Recreation Commission. She felt the ordinances should reflect our strategic plan. ITEM 3 - 4TH OF JULY FLOAT The Commissioners discussed having a 4th of July float, the history of the Commission's participation in the 4th of July parade, and new fire regulations for floats in the parade. Commissioner White volunteered to chair the 4th of July Float Committee and Commissioner Swope volunteered to complete the 4th of July Parade float application for the Commission. Commissioner White will gather information and bring back float ideas to the May meeting. '.. ITEM 4 - SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS -Park Development Ordinance Superintendent Hover announced that he and Director Centeno met with Sharon McNamee from MIG, Inc. to discuss the project. He distributed a preliminary timeline for the ordinance and reviewed it with the