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'11S REDWOOD CITY PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MAY 4,1955 The regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by ~al~n Irvl~ Gold at ~:OO p.m. hesent: Ca~r~ Brennan, Louise Tornell, Gerry Verssen, William Hanley, Maurice Schutz, Alyn Beals, IrUng ~old, Pasco Balzarini and Alfred Morton. Also present Administrative Assistant Orrin Wendling. MSC Al¡n Beals and Maurice ~hutz that the minutes of ~e meeting of April 6 be approved as mailed. . Correspondence from ParentS'. Association for Retarded Children of Ian Mateo County; copy of a letter from E.A. Rolison to G.J. Davis; San Francisco Water Company; E.A. Rolison regarding tree master plan. MSC Maurice Schutz and Willi~ Hanley that the c~isslon rec~end to the city council that the use of paid umpires for the Highlanders Little League be allmwed. If the collections are sufficient, it is recommended that an adjustment be made at the end of the season by the Little League to help defray the cost of the ~pires to the city. Correspondence received from the Parents Association for Retarded Children of San Mateo County, requesting permission to form a swimming instruction progræm for retarded children, during the weeks from August 29 to September 9. The commission felt that the mentally retarded children of Redwood City should have the first opportunity to sign up for this program and the remaining vacancies be filled in by' others in the county. MSC Gerry Verssen B.nd CR,therine Brennan that the Commission report favorably to the city council for their consideration that a program for instruction be scheduled, according to Mr. Morton's time and help. Letter received from City manager Rolison, advising that the San Francisco Water Department has promised totake care of the condition existing at its pipe line crossing in C~oo1ty Park with in the next few days. , . ~a1man Irving ûold reported that Co~ciman Floyd Granger Is awaiting replies to letters sent out to those directly concerned with persons buried in Union Cemetary. Chairman Gold also advised that talks on the Hawes Park switch are continuing. , '. I'; [1:\- ;{ , }, " ' \ Commissioner Verssen reported that a meeting had ùeen held with the Yacht - Harbor co~ittee of the ci~y council, City Manager Rolison, mr. Hilton, of Sequoia Yacht Clllb or Alfred Morton and Himself. Various plans for the ': locat&ng of the recreation area at Yacht Harbor were discussed. Chairman Gold advised that the Wgr Memorial Building committee is in the process of asking for bids.