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~ ~ PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES OF TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14,1989 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman Swope, Vice-chairman Weiss, Commissioners Howard, Mortensen, Nordness and Slusser COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None GUESTS PRESENT: Vincent Truscelli, prospective applicant STAFF PRESENT: Park and Recreation Superintendent Hartman Chairman Swope called the regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Activities Building, 1400 Roosevelt Avenue, Redwood City, California. The minutes of the January 11,1989 meeting were approved as mailed. Correspondence Letter from patricia Strat - Commissioner Mortensen stated that he felt this issue of playground equipment at Shorebird Park might be raised again even after Shannon Way Playground is developed. Commissioner Slusser also thought 2 1/2 - 5 years from now there might be more children in the area and the need for play equipment might arise. 234 -275 homes are in that area and there ~are no major intersections or roads to cross to reach Shorebird par'k. Letter from Craig Smith to Director Griffiths regarding noise and activity at Stulsaft Park and suggesting changing the hours the park stays open. Chairman Swope and Vice-chairman Weiss will meet with Craig Smith to discuss this matter. Commissioner Mortensen also suggested contacting the Police Department to determine what types of incidents have been occurring. ITEM 1 - BOND ISSUE Superintendent Hartman explained that the bond issue would not be pursued at this time as the City Council was not in agreement to initiate it. Commissioner Mortensen firmly believes that a Red Morton Center facility could pass by itself and should be put on a bond issue at sometime. Commissioner Nordness said he felt the climate was right both politically and economically for a bond to pass in November. Chairman Swope suggested each Commissioner individually poll the Council to find out their feelings about the possibility of pursuing a bond for just Red Morton Center. Commissioner Howard thought the Commission might want to consider this project in their long range plans - possibly 2 years out. Commissioner Slusser wondered if this matter should be included in the city's strategic plan that is currently being developed.