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the infield area at Hawes Park ido. 2 Ball Grounds. Councilman Spillers reported � � that the infield in its present condition is hazardous, furthermore, that the skinning of the infield would improve the lighting. Councilmar� Spillers then moved that the Park Department proceed with the work, cost no to exceed �80.00, seconded by Councilman Britschgi. Councilman Crranger was of' the opinion that this was not a problem of the � Council, ho�vever, Councilman Stout stated that the Park Commission could only recommend and had no authority to spe:nd any money. Motion carried, Councilman Granger voting No, �r work to be done immediately. PARK AND RECREATION COMNZSSION'S REC0112:J�.ENDATIOi�t5 REGARDING PROPQSED CONCESSION AT HAWES PARK. Two offers nad been received by the Commission, one from Mr. Phil Dorst, owner of the � Peninsula Homes Company, and one from Mr. William Gingher, Jr. There being more than �"' one offer, it was decided bids would be necessary. Councilman Stout moved the matter be referred to the City Attorney for report TViay 17th, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. PARK Ai�D RECREATION COMMISSION'S RECOM1triE�TDATIQNS REGARDING FUTURE NAMING OF VARIOUS PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS. The Commission recommended that in the future Parks and Playgrounds be named after an appropriate peoneer of Redwood City who had some affiliation with the Par� and Recreation development of Redwood City. They also sug�ested that the Improve- ment Clubs, in the area where the Park is located, shall recommend names to the City Council. Councilman Britschgi was of the opinion, however, that the entire City should be entitled to select a name f'or any park. Councilman Stout reported that in the past the Commission has written Improvement Clubs and requested suggestions and in his opinion *� the Council should not tie down to any definite policy. Councilman Stout then moved ,�; that the communication be f iled and be made a part of the record, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. COMMUNICATiOIvT FROM THE CITY MANAGER recommended that �600.00 be transferred from unallocated funds on hand in the Capital Budget to paint and recondition the Poole Building for occupancy by the Building Inspectors� Department. He also recommended the employment of an additional Typist-Clerk for the Building Inspector' s office to take phone calls and do such other clerical �rork as may be required. Councilman Britschgi stated his disagreement with the first recommendation regarding the Poole Building and suggested the hirin� of the Typist-Clerk be considered first. Councilman Britschgi then moved that the City Manager be authorized to hire a Typist-Clerk on a temporary basis, future consideration to be given in connection with budget study. Niotion seconded by Cour�cil- � man Spillers and carried. Regarding the disposition of' the Poole Building, Councilman Stout moved that the reco�endations be referred t o t he Council Police Building Committee � for study and report back in thirty days. Motion seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. The matter of spending �600 and the moving of the Building Department will be considered by the Committee. � COMMUNICATION RECETVED FROM THE PARK ANU RECREATION COMMISSION requesting the Council to allow �""" members of the San b7ateo County Recreation Association to use the swimming pool on Monday nights at the same rate as char$ed for Industrial Clubs for this one night. It being decided that rates are established �by resolution and the fact that the groups from outside ahould be well defined, Councilman Spillers moved that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for proper agreement, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. CO1�Z�;�UNICATICIN FROM �IE PARK ARTD RECREATIOTd COMMISSI�N requesting that the sum of' �500.00 be