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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-05-01 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MAY 1, 2003 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL ITEM 2' AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- April 3, 2003 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS ao Discussion -- Kenai Recreation Center/Boys & Girls Club ITEM 6' NEW BUSINESS ao ITEM 7: Discussion -- Proposed Meeting SchedUles for City Commissions, Committees, Boards and Council on Aging. REPORTS ao Commission Chair Director City Council Liaison ITEM 8' COMMISSION QUESTIONS/~ COMMENTS ITEM 9: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10' INFORMATION ao Council Action Agendas of April 2 and 16, 2003. Beautification Committee Meeting Minutes of April 8, 2003. ITEM 11' ADJOURNMENT KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MAY 1, 2003 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. VICE-CHAIR JACK CASTIMORE~ PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Vice-Chair Castimore called the meeting to order at 7'05 p.m. and roll was confirmed as follows' Members Present: Members Absent' Others Present' Baxter, Gifford, Sandahl, Castimore, Hultberg Wisniewski, Steiner Councilwoman Porter, City Manager Snow, City Attorney Graves, Director Frates, Contract Secretary Roper ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL With no additions and/or changes noted the agenda was approved as presented. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES - April 3, 2003 The minutes of April 3, 2003 were approved as written. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - None ITEM 5' OLD BUSINESS Discussion- Kenai Recreation Center/Boys & Girls Club Castimore opened discussion and provided an overview, by section, of the draft agreement between the City and Boys & Girls Club (Club). A five-minute at ease was taken at 7:25 p.m. in order to make more copies of the draft agreement. Meeting resumed at 7'30 p.m. The Parks and Recreation Commission made the following comments regarding the agreement: · Hultberg asked if the reason behind the Club taking over the Recreation Center was the result of a budget shortfall and City Manger Snow confirmed it was and provided a report on the cuts the City would be forced to make in the Recreation Center budget if the Boys and Girls Club agreement is not approved. · Hultberg asked why the City would pay the Club $125,000 to manage the Center and not use the funds to operate it themselves. Snow replied, the $125,000 is a professional service fee and the City could not operate the Center on that amount. Snow added, the City realizes now the Club could take over the Center at less cost and possibly enhance its various programs. Tina Herford, Executive Director of the Club stated the fee would go toward staffing costs to continue the facility. · Baxter asked if the City considered a grant to offset the $125,000 fee for the Club and Snow replied, the City is not aware of any grants available at this time, however, most grants go toward specific uses and not operational costs. Castimore stated he was familiar with federal educational grants and it is normal to use a portion for administration purposes. Attorney Graves stated the agreement calls for $125,000. If a grant were obtained, it would be used to enhance programs at the Center. Baxter asked if the Club were to get additional funds, would the $125,000 fee be reduced. Peter Micciche, President of the Boys & Girls Club Board of Directors replied, the agreement is for three years and a reduction could be considered if the Club is doing well after that period. Hultberg asked if the Club received big grants in previous years. Herford stated, the majority of the grants they pursue would not fund the operating costs; rather they are geared towards specific programs. Hultberg asked if it would be easier for the Club to obtain grants if they were partnered with the City. Micciche answered, it may bring additional opportunity for grants and added the Club just hired a person for development so they will be pursuing new grants. Micciche added, the amount of time spent on the agreement with the City doesn't leave much for pursuing grants. · Hultberg asked if other cities do partnerships like this. Herford replied, the Club has several across the nation and there are two in Anchorage. Graves added, the agreement is modeled with the Mt. View Club in Anchorage and explained that program. Graves stated a copy of the National partnership is available for review. · Hultberg, referring to Item 8 in the memorandum referencing the agreement, asked if the fee for general use of the facility was the Club's standard fee and pointed out, currently the kids don't pay anything to use the Center. Micciche replied, the Club hasn't reached that point yet but users would be required to be members of the Kenai Club. Herford added, the annual fee is $20 per calendar year and $10 annually for any sibling. Herford continued, no one is ever turned away and they do offer scholarships for those who can't afford the fee. Every child who wants to participate is allowed the opportunity. · Baxter asked what the hours of operation would be and Micciche replied, it is the intent of the Club to keep the same hours and programs until November 15, 2003, at which time'there would be an assessment of usage and, if necessary, adjustments would then be made. · Baxter asked about the cuts the City had intended if the Club did not come forth with a proposal. Frates explained the proposed cuts and the use of the facility the past year, pointing out the reduced hours had been discussed previously. · Hultberg, referring to Attachment B, page 2, Section 3, Services, hoped the services already provided would be a priority noting he had talked to several seniors who are concerned they would lose their ability to use the facility. Hultberg added, he didn't think the Club realizes just how many seniors would be affected. Micciche stated there has been more inaccurate information passed around than accurate and part of the reason is they were still working through the agreement. Micciche added, because this is such a new process, neither parties have had the PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MAY 1, 2003 PAGE 2 opportunity to get the correct information out. Micciche continued, the section was included in the agreement so they could legally provide the services and let the public be aware they are not going away. Micciche stated it was important to them to write into the agreement the requirement for four meetings per year with the Parks ga Recreation Commission as they would rely on the members for their valuable input. Micciche added, the success of the Club in the community depends upon delivering the right product to the right people and the Commission would be relied upon to let them know what those products are. · Sandahl asked if the City and Club received any feedback from anyone since the proposal. Snow stated she had contact with two individuals. Micciche stated he received several phone calls and e-mails, all of which started out negatively until the intent was properly explained and they all became positive. Micciche added, it's very important for the concerned community members to read the agreement so they can see what it really represents and if they are still uncomfortable, they are welcome to meet or contact him to talk it over. Sandahl stated this is the most controversial item he's been involved with in his 20 years with the Commission and he had at least ten to twenty people stop him to voice their concern. Sandahl added, there must be some validity to the Commission if members of the community are contacting them instead of the City or City Council. Sandahl voiced concern with the rushed timeline of the agreement and how it was presented; the lack of protocol; and the fact that the Commission was advised of the proposal after the fact. Sandahl also voiced concern about the May 6th work session for which he had just received notification. He asked how many more work sessions are going to be required before a decision is made and also wanted to know how the Commission would fit into the decision-making process. Sandahl added, the word on the street from close to 100 individuals is, regardless of what happens with the Commission, the agreement is a done deal and it will happen fast. Sandahl asked if action was expected on behalf of the Commission at this meeting since this was the first time the issue was really reviewed. Sandahl also asked, either the Commission be kept in the loop or be taken out of the loop, because it was a very precarious position to be in trying to answer questions from community members when he doesn't know the answers. Sandahl asked the following questions: · Why would the City give up one facility (the Center) and at the same time expand another (the multi-purpose facility) for Arctic Winter Games? Frates announced there had been talk of enclosing the multi-purpose facility but the Borough made the decision to install temporary enclosures. The restroom facilities would also be temporary. Assurances should be made to the young people who cannot afford to pay for the facility that they will not be turned away. Graves stated such a clause could be added to the agreement. PARKS ga RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MAY 1, 2003 PAGE 3 How does the Club intend to handle the skateboard park since it probably would not be moved to its new location until late August? Frates answered, the skateboard park was never a part of the Center and will not be the responsibility of the Club. Frates added, FAA just gave approval for use of the property at the softball field and funds have been requested for the asphalt and fencing. · Referring to the article in the paper about Home Depot's interest in the K- Mart property, would there be an opposite knee-jerk reaction to this news? Snow assured the Commission there will be no reverse knee-jerk reaction as the Council wants to proceed very cautiously as they are also concerned with other increases which include PERS, insurance premiums, and loss of investment income. Snow added, K- Mart was just a portion of the problem. · What are the actual maintenance and utility cost for the facility? As the information wasn't readily available, Snow stated her office could provide the information. Snow added, the City still owns the Center and will be responsible for its maintenance no matter who is in it. · Sandahl stated he would rather see the money spent on banners to be put toward the recreation center. · Sandahl expressed concern for the future of the men and women's basketball programs. Graves confirmed the programs were included under services in the agreement, noting there had been a lot of feedback on the subject. · Would the Kenai Central High School basketball practice continue at the Center? Herford answered, the Club collaborates with the school district for other programs and will make every effort for this one to continue. Sandahl suggested the issue be put in writing to say the program will be allowed to continue. Micciche stated they would give it all due consideration. · Referring to Section 33, Sandahl stated the term "liaison" means nothing and another term should be used though he had no suggestion for another. · Sandal expressed concern with the insurance and the liability of the City. Graves stated it is common for both entities to carry an additional insured on their policies; in essence there is double coverage. · Sandahl stated it is very important to be able to see the proposed fee schedule of the Club. Sandahl asked why the duration of the agreement is three years and not five. Micciche replied, the typical duration for such an agreement is ten years and they weren't comfortable with that length of time, so it was reduced to three years. Graves further explained the reason for the term duration. Commissioner Hultberg had the following, questions and/or concerns: Referring to item 10 of the cover memorandum, Hultberg expressed concern with the employees at the Center losing their jobs and wanted to know why they had to be terminated. Graves answered, the City will no longer manage the facility, therefore, the Club will utilize their own employees. Graves added, the clause in the agreement ensures the Club will consider hiring the current employees. Hultberg again reiterated his concern with the employees losing their jobs and asked what provisions were in place to have someone at the facility the day the Club took PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MAY 1, 2003 PAGE 4 over the facility. Herford answered, interviews would take place prior to them moving into the facility. Hultberg stated there is a lot of concern with the "little tdds" taking over the Center once the agreement is approved. Herford explained the Club has an existing teen program that would be moved to the Center; the remaining programs would remain in their current location. · Hultberg asked about the fee for use of the facility and Herford noted, no decision had been made yet with regard to fees. Micciche added, there is a very good chance there would be a fee and reiterated, no child would be turned away if they couldn't pay. · Hultberg stated, host cities for the Arctic Winter Games usually get money for buildings and asked if Soldotna would get the money and not Kenai. Frates stated that was a possibility. Additional concerns were noted as: · Commissioner Gifford expressed concern with those kids who utilize the Center who don't frequent the Club and don't want to be associated with them. Micciche stated, there are kids who don't want to be associated with the Club but most adapt to change and he hoped that would be the case here. Gifford added, she contacted the Muldoon Club in Anchorage and was unable to speak to the director but the girl she spoke with was very positive about their program. Commissioner Baxter asked if there was any anticipated close down time for transition purposes. Snow replied, the Club would move right in and no closure is anticipated. · Baxter expressed concern with the issue being pushed too quickly and the City is operating in a panic mode noting it took two years for the Anchorage Clubs to plan and set up a deal. Baxter added, he feels the City should wait and get more people involved in the decision making process to eliminate the misinformation problems that exist now. · Gifford stated she had heard several comments regarding misinformation and she has made very effort to alleviate the fears of the concerned members of the community. Baxter asked why the City didn't go out to bid on the Center and Snow replied, it was never the intent to go out to bid; the City sought a professional services contract as the City is not interested in opening it up to a gym-type situation. Snow added, she did receive one call from a person interested in the Center and he was advised to write a letter to the City Council. · Hultberg asked if the Council was going to vote on the agreement at their next meeting on May 7th. Snow replied, she didn't think the item was on the agenda. Hultberg suggested that better public relations be done on the issue so that correct information gets out to the community. Snow stated the City prepared a fact sheet and it is available on the website as well as at the Center. It was also noted, Mayor Williams was preparing an article for the newspaper. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MAY 1, 2003 PAGE 5 · Hultberg asked if the Club were aware of the goals and objectives of the Parks and Recreation Commission. Snow replied, they were not and she will make sure they are brought forward. · Castimore expressed concern with the Center employees being properly trained in CPR. Herford assured the Commission all their employees are properly trained. · Castimore asked if the Commission is needed if the Center goes away. Councilwoman Porter stated they most certainly would be needed as the City still has the ski trails, skateboard park, multi-purpose facility, softball fields, etc. Porter again listed the cuts all City departments are facing. Discussion took place regarding a decision by the Commission on the issue and Sandahl asked why the issue couldn't be tabled for two or three months to allow adequate time for input from the community. Snow replied, this is the only portion of the budget that had not been approved and it needed to be dealt with as the City could not operate beyond June 30th. Graves suggested, if the Commission is not prepared to make a decision at this meeting, they should attend the work session on May 6th to voice their concerns. Additionally, a request could go to Council at their May 7th meeting to approve a special meeting later in May when the Commission could vote on the issue. BREAK TAKEN: 9:05 P.M. BACK TO ORDER: 9' 15 P.M. Castimore opened the meeting to public comment and asked that comments be limited to five minutes. Carol Brenckle~ Kenai, Alaska had the following questions/concerns' · The actual cost involved to the City above the $125,000 to include utilities, specific repair and maintenance, and telephone. · What is the actual cost of insurance and how much the City is subsidizing the transfer of the Center to the Club? Graves replied, the insurance is already being provided under the City's generaJ liability coverage and it would be difficult to break out the actual cost for just the Center. Graves added, the insurance is a cost the City has no matter who is in the facility and Administration is focused on the cost savings to the City as it is a better analysis. · Noted the $125,000 base amount could increase as early as November 15, 2003 and asked if the City would make a special appropriation should the Club be unable to manage the existing resources they have. Graves responded, as with any contract, the parties could amend the agreement. Graves continued, the contract provides a minimum of $125,000 for professional services which would be reviewed every year to see if the mount is appropriate. However, the City could not be forced into paying more and there is no automatic cost increase provision. · What would happen if the Club approached the City for more money and the City refused? Graves replied, the contract continues for three years. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MAY 1, 2003 PAGE 6 · Is' the Club only agreeing to maintain the fee schedule up to November 15, 2003 and at that point are they allowed to increase the fees? Graves confirmed that was correct and added it is the philosophy of Administration that an entity cannot be given responsibility for the Center without giving them some authority in the decision making. Castimore informed Brenckle her time was up and Brenckle asked for and was afforded additional time. She had not seen the proposal from the Club as to what they are going to do with the Teen Center program and questioned whether they had familiarized themselves with the adult program. She requested documentation on what their plans are and Graves responded, the Club are aware they have a program to which they have to react and adapt. Graves continued, the premise of the agreement is they have to have flexibility and the City cannot micro-manage them as it will not work. · Stated she felt there was no longer a forum for the residents of the City of Kenai and stated this was being run by a private entity. Brenckle added, it's a matter of great concern to her because if the residents don't like what the Club is doing, there is nothing they can do because the City is tying their hands for a period of three years. Micciche, in an effort to clarify the statement made about a review on November 15, 2003 to increase the fees stated, the review will be on the fees, not a review to increase the fees. Micciche stated there is no plan to increase fees. Brenckle responded, she has heard Micciche state many times he is unwilling to commit the Club to the continuation of the programs and the fees. A general discussion ensued regarding guarantees of maintaining the Center services. Snow added, there are no guarantees except one, without the agreement there would be reductions and fee increases effective July 1 ~t. · · decision. Bob Molloy, Kenai, Alaska -- Submitted a letter from Kristine Schmidt who Was unable to be at the meeting due to travel obligations. Molloy, a user and sponsor of basketball games, made the following comments: · Agrees the Club does an excellent job with the kids. Is cynical enough to feel this is a done deal no matter what he says, however, he's spoken three times against the subject and will continue to do so until it's over. Feels the proposal has come on too fast. Feels there isn't enough information in order for Council to make a sound Would like to see a recommendation made to Council to table the issue until the next fiscal year in order to consider all other options. · The City should look at the discriminatory fee structure; why do some entities pay and others do not. The City should consider raising user fees. · Feels this is presented as though there are only two options and feels there are others to consider. Molloy added, he thought perhaps some of the $87,000 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MAY 1, 2003 PAGE 7 beautification budget could be used for the Center. Molloy made reference to the fact that women hold the three positions being cut and a man holds the one remaining position. Molloy doesn't think it's about the numbers but something else. · Feels the City should consider the option of going out to bid on the Center if they want it to go to private enterprise. · Feels the Teen Center is not listed as a priority and it should be. · Feels it's prudent for the City to look at other alternatives before locking itself into a three-year deal. Feels the agenda is for young adults and kids but adults would have to go to other gyms in the area. Jan Echternach, Kenai~ Alaska made the following comments: Is a seven-year employee of the City and is taking this personally. Concerned employees are not given enough time to know what their fate is going to be as there are many who will be sunk without this income, including herself as her husband is being laid off from Agrium. . Feels the time she has spent and the issues she had to deal with in her job at the Center should account for something for what is going on. · Feels the City could do more for their employees by considering job sharing; for instance, taking someone from the Center to work with the City Clerk. At the same time, Fire Department personnel offered to work in the Center. Would like some assurances from the Club with regard to salary, benefits, etc. Is concerned she would be paid minimum wage for a job she's done for years. · Is concerned for having to be interviewed for jobs the staff has held for years by someone who doesn't have an idea of what they do. · Announced there is staff that will not stay to train if they are not picked up. · Feels there are other alternatives such as keeping the facility for another year and begin charging. Mark Necessary, Kenai Alaska made the following comments: · Is concerned things are the same as they were in March, except for more meetings being scheduled. Feels the Club is getting a heck of a deal, noting $125,000 is the minimum not maximum fee.. · Wanted to know how much revenue the City would recognize from the facility once the Club takes it over. Castimore thanked Necessary and noted more than 25 years ago Necessary and Dick Morgan drew up plans for the Center over a cup of coffee at the Katmai. Castimore added, all of the children in Kenai have had the opportunity to enjoy it and again thanked Necessary. Cliff Massey, Kenai, Alaska made the following comments: He has been a resident of Kenai for 35 years; was a member of the PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MAY 1, 2003 PAGE 8 Commission and has worked with the Club. · The only true statement he feels was made at this meeting was it was a done deal. · His personal opinion is Administration and some council members have been working on this much longer than three months. · Doesn't feel there have been any straight answers from anybody. · Feels the City should take some time before making a decision of this size. If the Center goes to private enterprise, the citizens have nothing to say about it. Dan Conetta, Kenai, Alaska made the following comments: · Feels the Center is a great, efficiently- run facility and has used it to play Wally Ball for over 12 years. Is afraid the change would take that opportunity away from him. Feels more effort should be made in keeping the facility with the City and it should be used as a model on how a Center can be efficiently run. · Feels the City is moving too fast and they should consider all options. Options by priority are: 1. Wait one year to see what happens after K-Mart's closure to see where the City stands. Feels the City could afford to wait another year. If Home Depot moves in, it would solve all these problems. 2. If things don't get better, then do what Nikiski has done by putting it to a vote of the people to choose whether to tax themselves a special tax dedicated to recreation purposes. 3. Cut down the days and hours of operation, showers, laundry, etc. 4. After all other options are exhausted, pursue and partnership with the Club. Feels the proper recommendation would be to table the issue. Anita Necessary, Kenai, Alaska made the following comments: · Has been involved in getting both the Center and the Club running so she and her husband have a soft spot for both entities. The Center was here before the Club, the ice rink, Challenger Learning Center, the fire school, and K-Mart. Feels the Center should be given more consideration as it has thrived for so many years and has been enjoyed by manY. (McGee or McKee) DID NOT STATE HIS NAME- 707 Maple, Kenai, Alaska · Newly retired and a frequent user of the Center. The Center is also used by his children. · Many citizens are upset with the half-truths about the partnership. Wants to know what the savings to the City will be by having the Club take over the Center. · Is concerned the facility was going to close but the draft agreement has answered some of his questions. · Has a petition with some signatures but it has generated more questions and concerns. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MAY 1, 2003 PAGE 9 Jeff Mills, Kenai, Alaska made the following comments: Would like to see what the bottom line figure is for cost savings to the City as well as the actual costs of running the Center. · How many user hours were estimated in 2002 in the Center and the net cost per user. Wants to know what the net cost is by keeping the kids off the streets. What is the real cost benefit? Feels the problem exists because the Club activities and programs are growing and there is a demand for facilities and additional programs. Feels the Commission needs to be proactive by looking at ways to upgrade the existing facilities. · Wanted to point out neither the Council nor Administration has directed the Commission to transition toward a user fee based arrangement. Feels the City should look at other alternatives. Public comment was closed. Baxter reiterated he felt the issue had gone too fast and feels there isn't enough knowledge at this point. Baxter stated he is in favor of not approving the agreement. Baxter added, the program should continue with the necessary cuts as this would provide enough time to put a rational program together. Baxter continued, he knows it's frustrating for the Club to not have any answers because things are going too fast but it's also frustrating to ask questions and not get the answers. Discussion ensued regarding tabling the issue until the Commission had more time for review. Graves explained motions to table are non-debatable, it requires a motion, a second and a vote. Baxter expressed concern that if the issue is tabled, the Commission will miss their chance of having any input on it. Micciche stated he had offered his e-mail address at all of the meetings and everyone is encouraged to contact them for answers to their questions. Although not all answers could be readily answered because research is required, they will provide good, honest answers as soon as they possibly can. Gifford stated she is a person who wants things to happen now and she is in favor of the agreement but agrees more time is required to prepare for it. Gifford added, she would like to see the issue tabled until others on the Commission feel better about it. MOTION: Commissioner Gifford MOVED the issue be tabled until the meeting on May 6t~ and when another meeting can be set to discuss the issue further. Commissioner Sandahl SECONDED the motion. Hultberg asked if a special meeting could be scheduled. Graves responded Council could be asked at their regular meeting on May 7th. Graves added, there is pressure PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MAY 1, 2003 PAGE 10 from Finance for some direction with regard to this matter at the budget work session on May 6th so he would have some idea of how to introdUce the budget. It was reiterated the City could not go beyond dune 30th without a budget. Castimore asked again if another meeting could be called if no decision is made on the May 6th meeting. Porter replied, an additional meeting could be requested. VOTE: Hultberg Yes Sandahl Yes Baxter No Gifford Yes Castimore Yes Wisniewski Absent Steiner Absent MOTION PASSED. Castimore thanked the public for their input. Graves encouraged anyone to call him if they had any questions regarding the agreement. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Proposed Meeting Schedules for City Commissions, Committees, Board and Council on Aging. Commission discussed the proposed meeting schedule change as presented in the packet. Baxter stated it might be best for.him to step aside as he is already forced to miss two meetings and this change would make it difficult to continue. It was noted the reason for this change was due to budgetary issues. Frates noted, provisions are made for special meetings if required. The Commission agreed to the change but requested the months for meetings to be changed to January, March, May, July, September and November. MOTION: Commissioner Hultberg MOVED the proposed meeting schedule change for the Commission be revised to January, March, May, July, September and November. Commissioner Gifford SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. Baxter indicated he would continue to serve to see how the new schedule works for him. Frates stated he would check with the City Clerk and come back with other options at the next meeting. ITEM 7: REPORTS Commission Chair-- No report PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MAY 1, 2003 PAGE 11 7-b. Director-- Frates reported the following: · The city-wide clean up day is Saturday, May 3rd. Frates explained the process and noted there would be prizes and food. · FAA gave approval for the temporary use of the property beside the softball fields for the skateboard park. The ramps will be moved soon and the funds for the asphalt and fencing have been requested. It was noted the fence would be temporary. A skateboarder was hurt at the skateboard park and it was noted he wasn't using a helmet. Staff has encouraged users to wear the helmets the City provides. · The dip net and parking fees were increased at the dock. · The Rotary Club will do more work at Municipal Park. · Joe Harris and the retirement group from Unocal adopted the Bernie Huss Fitness Trail for the summer. · Interviews for the summer hire positions have taken place but no formal announcements have been made. 7-c. City Council Liaison -- Councilwoman Porter reported the following: · Council has approved the no smoking ordinance and smoking will be prohibited in restaurants effective October 6, 2003. · Ozzie Osborne was selected by Council to replace Councilman Bannock. · She has again adopted the flowerbeds at the Police Station and Commissioner Wisniewski will provide the funds. She felt it necessary to assure the Commission she was not the council member behind the Club proposal to take over the Center. Porter added, she was instrumental in the partnering of the summer youth program and worked on the joint venture of the teen program but did not encourage Administration to contact them regarding the Center. Porter continued, the decision is a very difficult one for all concerned. ITEM 8: COMMISSION (~UESTIONS/~ COMMENTS Commissioner Sandahl requested an update on the cemetery. Frates reported all is going well and clean-uP efforts are underway in preparation for Memorial Day. Frates noted there was some vandalism. Sandahl stated this would probably be Frank Getty's last year to volunteer for clean up at the cemetery and thought it might be time to contact local churches or other organizations with regard to adopting a portion of the cemetery. ITEM 9: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None ITEM 10: INFORMATION 10-a. Council Action Agendas of April 2 and 16, 2003. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MAY 1, 2003 PAGE 12 10-b. Beautification Committee Minutes of April 8, 2003. ITEM 11' ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:57 p.m. Minutes recorded and transcribed by: Barbara Roper, Contract S~cretary PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MAY 1, 2003 PAGE 13