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Parks and Recreation Commission
MINUTES
City Council Chambers, 990 Palm Street
Wednesday, March 1, 2006 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Pete Dunan called the meeting to order at 7:03p.m.
ROLL CALL: Chair Pete Dunan, Commissioners: Gary Clay, Bill Pyper, John Knight, Don
Dollar, Jill Lemieux and Ty Griffin
ABSENT:
STAFF: Acting Director Linda Fitzgerald, Bill Statler, Sheridan Bohlken, Betsy Kiser,
Ashley Blake, Todd Beights and Todd Bunte
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES:
The minutes from the February 1, 2006 meetings and study session were approved with corrections.
1. Public Comment
YMCA Director, Jenifer Rhynes, updated the Commission on the status of the YMCA. Currently, the
YMCA is determining how to best maximize their resources, serve the community and what
partnerships they can create.
2. Volunteer of the Month
Acting Director Fitzgerald introduced the February volunteers of the month: Slavo Doko and Joe
Stiegler from the golf course and Billy Hendrich from teen programs.
3. Relocation of Public Art Benches to Emerson Park
Principal Administrative Analyst Betsy Kiser presented this report to the Commissioners.
Commission discussed the item and agreed with the placement the ARC approved. Dollar noted that
he is concerned that the context of the art is being lost at this location, and by moving the artwork, the
public art program may be jeopardized.
4. Approval of Public Art for Mitchell Park
Principal Administrative Analyst Betsy Kiser presented this report to the Commissioners. Allen Root
discussed the artwork further.
Commission discussed the item.
Recommendation:
As recommended by the public art jury, approve the public art piece entitled Perpetual Hope for
Mitchell Park.
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(Pyper/Lemieux; 7 yes: 0 no).
5. Video Monitoring Policy
Director of Finance & Information Technology Bill Statler presented this report to the Commissioners.
Commission discussed the item and asked Statler questions.
Recommendation:
Review and discuss proposed video monitoring policy.
6. Parks and Recreation Commission Bylaws
Acting Director Fitzgerald presented this report to the Commission.
Commissioners discussed the item.
Recommendation:
Adopt bylaws for the Parks and Recreation Commission.
(Knight/Clay: 6 yes; Griffin – no).
Staff was instructed to draft bylaws from the Planning Commission and report back to the Commission
for an approval vote.
7. Director’s Report
Acting Director Fitzgerald briefed the Commission on the following projects:
▪ Update on all ongoing projects (Mitchell Park Gardens, Hole 3 at the Golf Course, Damon-
Garcia Sports Fields parking issues, conduct of participants at the Sinsheimer Disc Golf
Course, French Park vandalism, and the Tour of California).
8. Staff Report
Sheridan Bohlken updated the Commissioners on the events happening in the Teens, Seniors,
Boomers, and Contract Classes.
Todd Beights encouraged the Commissioners to contact him if he/she wants information on park
maintenance and learn more of the day-to-day work involved in that department.
9. Committee Reports
Commissioners gave reports on Committees they attended.
Tree Committee – Dollar Joint Use Committee –
Mayors Youth Task Force – Dunan Jack House Committee – Pyper
Open Space – Golf – Lemieux
Therapy Pool –
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10. Presentation
Bill Pyper was honored by the City with the CPRS District VIII Community Service Award.
Pete Dunan was recognized for his 8 years of service to the Commission and was presented a plaque
upon his completion of his term.
11. Communications
Dunan and Knight attended the Commissioners Training on February 25, 2006. The City of San Luis
Obispo Parks and Recreation Commission was noted for its successful role in the Community and
organization as a commission.
12. Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at 9:50pm to the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on April 5, 2006
at the Council Chambers.