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MINUTES
Council Chambers, 990 Palm Street
Wednesday, June 7, 2006 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Pyper called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Chair Pyper, Commissioners: Gary Clay, John Knight, Don Dollar, Jill
Lemieux, Ty Griffin and Richard Kriet
ABSENT: John Knight, Don Dollar
STAFF: Parks and Recreation Director Betsy Kiser, Recreation Supervisor James
Bremer, Parks Maintenance Supervisor Todd Beights
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES:
The minutes from the May 22, 2006 meetings were approved.
1. Public Comment
None.
2. Volunteer of the Month - May
Director Kiser introduced Volunteer of the Month Andy Morris of KAT Country. Andy was
recognized for his loyal community support and willingness to lend a helping hand when needed. Andy
has actively promoted Parks and Recreation Programs and invited our employees to share airtime with
listeners. He also donated his time to provide entertainment for the annual Triathlon and arranged the
lighting and sound systems for the Teen Idol contest.
3. Mitchell Park Flagpole Reinstallation
Director Kiser presented the staff report to the Commission regarding the Rotary Club of San Luis
Obispo’s request to reinstall the flagpole in Mitchell Park to a temporary location near the bandstand in
the park.
Commissioners discussed the item and felt that there is no aesthetically pleasing site near the bandstand
to locate the flagpole, but agreed that a good reason for returning it to the park at this time is because of
the community’s desire to see the flagpole back in the park. Several Commissioners were concerned
that placing it near the bandstand might interfere with active uses in the park and present safety
concerns.
Recommendation:
Approve a donation from the Rotary Club of San Luis Obispo to reinstall the Mitchell Park flagpole to
a temporary location near the gazebo in the park; and let staff decide where it should be placed.
(Pyper/Lemieux) 2 yes: 3 no: absent (Knight; Dollar) Motion failed.
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4. Parks and Recreation Commission Bylaws
Director Kiser presented the staff report to the Commissioners and reported on the City Attorney’s
opinion regarding conflict of interest rules.
Recommendation:
Approve final draft of by-laws and forward recommendation to the City Council for adoption.
(Kriet/Lemieux) 5 yes: 0 no: 2 absent (Knight; Dollar)
5. Contract with Seahawk Swim Club
Director Kiser presented the staff report to the Commission regarding the 2006 Contract with the
Seahawk Swim Club for use of the Swim Center.
Commission discussed the item and asked for clarification on several areas of the contract.
Recommendation:
Forward a recommendation to City Council to approve a one-year contract between the City and
Seahawk Swim Club for use of the Swim Center, effective July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007.
(Griffin/Kriet) 5 yes: 0 no: 2 absent (Knight; Dollar)
6. Director’s Report
Director Kiser briefed the Commission on the following projects:
▪ Park Tour: July 12, 2006. Invitations will be sent along with a syllabus for the day’s activities.
▪ Council approval of Golf Course Rate Review and conceptual approval of the CIP and
operating program changes
▪ Hiring of Supervising Administrative Assistant, Marti Reynolds
▪ Update on the meeting with SESLOC regarding Damon-Garcia Sports Fields parking issue
▪ Status of
park playground renovations
landscaping of berms at the Water Reclamation Fields
El Chorro Park renovation
Therapy Pool design
bridge design for Laguna Lake Golf Course
7. Communications
None
8. Staff Report
Recreation Supervisor Bremer presented a PowerPoint presentation on the facilities section.
Commissioners expressed most interest in the wear and tear on the fields.
Parks Maintenance Supervisor Beights reported on Cheng Park progress; weed abatement efforts;
removal of tree wells from trees downtown; mosquito season spraying of wet areas; budget issues; the
Mission Plaza CIP; Grizzly Academy mentorship; and a Boy Scout project to put in a kiosk at Laguna
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Lake on flora and fauna.
9. Committee Reports
Commissioners gave brief reports on committee meetings they attended.
Tree Committee – no report Joint Use Committee – none
Mayors Youth Task Force – no report Jack House Committee – Pyper
Open Space – no report Golf – none
Commissioner Pyper reported that the Victorian Games will be held at the Jack House on June 25; Art
in the Garden on August 22; and status of the installation of a birdbath, bench and wall in memory of
Martha Schwartz.
Commissioner Griffin requested a copy of the Department’s budget documents.
10. Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. to the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on July 12, 2006
for the Park Tour.
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