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Park & Recreation Commission Page 2 Minutes of October 28, 1998 Ms. Simoneon noted the Shore Dogs group has dog park rules which they want to discuss with staff. Commissioner Swope noted that the Commission will make a recommendation on the naming of the dog park but that the City council will have final approval. MIS Swope /Davis: That the Park and Recreation Commission concur with the suggestion to have the site be named "Shore Dogs Park ". Motion passed unanimously. The Commissioners asked to be notified when this matter will be on the City Council agenda. ITEM 3 — PROPOSAL FOR THE NAMING OF STULSAFT PARK[ PLAY AREA Superintendent Hover said he spoke with a Farm Hill resident who suggested naming the play area at Stulsaft Park after his late wife. Hilary Paulson said he has spoken with the man more than once and believes him to be sincere. Superintendent Hover has left a message for him but has not been able to speak to him directly. Commissioner Slusser asked if there was any precedent of this type in the past and Superintendent Hover said that ball fields, buildings, and other City facilities have been named in honor of others. Commissioner Davis asked whether naming of facilities have been for those who have benefited the City versus those who have made cash donations. Superintendent Hover said it would probably be appropriate to have staff work with this gentleman regarding his request. Commissioner Swope noted that this concept was considered previously during the Red Morton Center fundraising effort. ITEM 4 — UPDATES - Construction of Redwood Shores Dog Park Superintendent Hover reported the site looks good; electrical issues are being worked out right now; and the site should be open in about 2 -3 weeks. Sandy Simoneon said the grand opening of the site will be held on Saturday, December 12 from 1 1 :ggam- 2:ggpm. - Ordinance Revisions Superintendent Hover reported the City Attorney is still working on our ordinance revisions. -Dog Park #2 Commissioner Davis reported the RCRDOG group passed out leaflets in the neighborhood for a community meeting. About 40 people attended the meeting; half of the group was quiet and the other half were willing to discuss the proposed dog park rationally. Commissioner Davis said the crux of the issue is that neighbors are concerned about traffic and people coming into the neighborhood. He felt there was a difficult time ahead to convince a majority of the residents to accept the project. Commissioner Davis was asked how we know we are not reacting to a vocal minority. He said he has been on the Commission for the past 10 years and this matter been talked about for that long. Other potential sites mentioned were: the property next to the Police Department and the County site. Superintendent Hover said he was not sure if