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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES OF WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2007 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Vice Chairperson White, Commissioners Joseph-Hover, Sargent, Truscelli and Wright COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Chairperson Slusser, Commissioner Swope GUESTS PRESENT: Vince Truscelli STAFF PRESENT: Director Corinne Centeno, Superintendent Gary Hover, Superintendent Chris Beth, Administrative Assistant Denise Monroe Vice Chairperson Shawn White called the regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission to order at 7:30pm in Room 5 of the Community Activities Building, 1400 Roosevelt Avenue, Redwood City, California. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the January meeting were approved as mailed. CORRESPONDENCE A newsletter was received from the California Association of Park and Recreation Commissioners and Board Members. ITEM 1 -ACTION ON PROPOSAL FOR PLACEMENT OF FOUNTAIN DONATED TO THE CITY BY THE UCCELLI FAMILY IN THE RED MORTON PARK ROSE GARDEN Superintendent Hover discussed the fountain donated by the Uccelli Family which is constructed of molded stone and is 8' in diameter and 6' high. He noted that the fountain has been assembled and is currently located at the Municipal Services Center. He stated that staff looked at several parks where the fountain could be located and decided that the Rose Garden at Red Morton Park was the best location. The Commissioners discussed the fountain and possible locations for its installation. Several of the Commissioners expressed a desire to see the fountain in person before making a decision. M/S Truscelli/Sargent: To table this item until the March meeting so Commissioners will have an opportunity to visit the fountain. Motion passed. Commissioner Joseph-Hover wanted to see a list of the parks that staff eliminated as possible sites for the fountain and Superintendent Hover stated he will email the information to the Commissioners.