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Park and Recreation Commission Page 3 Minutes of April 25, 2007 Director Centeno announced that Commissioner Newblanc has been working with Community Development Department and has received approval for two prospective bird bath sites: one in the Post Office Paseo and one in the Library Garden project. M/S 7oseph/Swope: To approve the prospective bird bath sites as proposed. Motion passed. Commissioners Swope (primary) and White (secondary) volunteered to participate on the Bird Bath Project Subcommittee. ITEM 3 — COMMISSION COMMUNICATON PROCESS WITH PUBLIC Director Centeno reviewed the section of the Commissioner Handbook on "Communication" and spoke about ways the Commissioners should respond to the public and particularly the media. She emphasized that the Commissioners speak as individuals unless the Commission has taken formal action. She stated the Commissioners should feel comfortable referring calls to staff and not feel obligated to answer questions from the press. ITEM 4 — SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS -Park Needs Assessment Superintendent Hover announced the subcommittee will be meeting with MIG on May 10. -Park Ru/es Enforcement Director Centeno thanked Chairperson Slusser for presenting the new park rules at the April 23 City Council meeting. She announced that staff is looking at different ways to educate the public about the new park rules. Ideas include putting a notice in City water bills, publicize in eNews, and the City website. A sample water bill notice was distributed for comment. -Hoover Park Renovation Project Superintendent Hover said the subcommittee will be meeting on April 30 at 1:OOpm. -Solari Windmill Superintendent Hover spoke about the work being done by the Native Sons of the Golden West on the restoration of the windmill. Many individuals, groups and local companies are helping with this project. Staff expects the windmill to be dedicated on Memorial Day weekend.