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Regular Meeting of the Park Commission City of University City February 28, 2006 Centennial Commons President James Sutton called the meeting to order at 6:36 p.m. Others present were: Jerry Fitch Nancy MacCartney, Director James Sutton Tracy Collins, Administrative Secretary Charles Mosley Francine Brungardt, Council Liaison Doyle Mitchell Livingstone Sykes Mary Hart Carl Seltzer Evelyn Irving Ted Smorodin Disposition of Minutes from January 24, 2006 Mr. Sykes motioned to accept the minutes with the correction of typographical errors. Ms. Irving seconded the motion. Motion passed Citizen’s Comments on items not on Agenda Elsie Glickert of 6712 Etzel – Re-instate the ½ (half) price swim pass benefit for University City Board of Education. Mike Miller of 1331 Purdue – Lack of picnic tables in various parks; Lack of activities for 6- 15 yr olds, other than basketball at Centennial Commons. Council Liaison Report Council passed the infill review board ordinance; Council will be meeting with the three finalists for the City Manager position this week. Heman Pool Non Resident Access Mary Ann Zaggy want to reiterate her stance on not allowing non-resident to purchase daily pool passes. Ms. Erving is concerned about liability at the pool. Mr. Seltzer asked if there would be an impact on revenue; if discussion with library personnel about the changes they had to make with children visitors; he asked if the pool would become a babysitter. Mr. Fitch motion that non-residents must be accompanied by a resident or have a Centennial Commons membership in order to utilize the pool. Ms. Erving seconded. Ms. MacCartney asked for clarification; she also asked about non resident lap swimmers (swim team), should it be a separate issue. Mr. Sykes stated, he thought we should take this time to study the impact the Centennial Commons would have on the pool. Mr. Smorodin asked if there was a difference in liability between resident and non resident. Ms. MacCartney stated that there was none. Mr. Mitchell asked about the capacity and the clean up from last season; if non resident were allowed would the city would prepared. Mr. Mosley stated the resident are against allowing non resident use of the pool and he is incline to side with them. Vote 6 to 1 and 1 opstention. Motion passed.