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Park and Recreation Commissfon Page 2 Minutes of March 28, 2007 ITEM 2—ADOPTION OF 2007 COMMISSION WORK PLAN The Commission discussed whether or not to retain the Cargill Lands issue on the work plan. During the February meeting, the Commissioners had suggested the item be removed from the plan as it is unlikely that any major decisions regarding the area will be made within the current fiscal year. M/S Swope/Joseph: To adopt the 2007 Commission Work Plan retaining the Cargill Lands issue with a projected completion date to be determined. Motion passed unanimously. ITEM 3— REQUEST COMMISSION COMMITTEE FOR HOOVER PARK RENOVATION Commissioners Joseph-Hover and Sargent volunteered to serve on this committee with Chairperson Slusser as alternate. ITEM 4—SUB COMMITTEE REPORTS Park Needs Assessment, Slusser Chairperson Slusser reported that the committee had met to refine the stakeholder list and that they were waiting for an instrument from the consultant that could be taken out to the public. Director Centeno reported that the committee had identified the City Manager, Community Development Director and Planning Manager as important stakeholders and that a meeting had taken place for their input. Notes from the meeting have not been received to date. The Committee canceled its 3/29/07 meeting as neither the notes from the meeting with City staff nor the proposed data gathering instrument were expected to be available. Director Centeno noted that our consulting firm also had a contract for the North Fair Oaks Visioning Project and they would work together where appropriate. Park Rules Enforcement, White Vice Chairperson White reported that the last committee meeting had been cancelled due to scheduling conflicts. Chairperson Slusser noted that he was putting the finishing touches on the Power Point presentation for the April 9th Council meeting to approve the rule changes. Director Centeno noted that she had met with the Police Chief who recommended that park monitoring staff be overseen by the Park, Recreation and Community Services Department, although he indicated we would have his full support for this staff in the field. In addition, a budget proposal has been submitted for additional casual staff to experiment with what type of presence we want to achieve in the parks. Solari Windmill, Joseph-Hover Commissioner Joseph-Hover reported that the project is still on schedule and provided details of her fundraising efforts. She noted it appeared easier to secure in-kind vs. dollar contributions. Commissioner Swope noted that there was an article in the latest Spectrum on the Windmill. Superintendent Hover brought the Commission up to date on the construction work taking place. The committee remains committed to have the windmill ready for the Memorial Day Ceremony at Union Cemetery.