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Regular Meeting of the Park Commission City of University City October 27, 2009 Centennial Commons President Livingston Sykes called the meeting to order at 6:35p.m. Others present were: Robert Wagner Nancy MacCartney, Director of Parks Karen Dille Rivian Robinson, Department Staff Liaison John Sweeney Mary Hart Linda Peoples Caryn St. Clair Excused Absences: Jerry Fitch, Karen Palmer Disposition of Minutes from September 22, 2009 September minutes reviewed. Motion made and seconded to approve minutes. All in agreement. President Sykes approved minutes. Citizen’s Comments on items not on Agenda No citizens present. Council Liaison Report Mr. Wagner gave the following report. Report submitted. At their October 26 meeting the City Council approved a Resolution reaffirming our community’s support for diversity and affirmative action programs and opposing the deceptive and divisive “Missouri Civil rights Initiative” and the Constitutional amendment it proposes. Rezoning was approved for two adjacent vacant lots located at 547 and 545 North and South Road for parking for Dewey’s Restaurant business. Two new members of Commissions were appointed as follows: Deborah Arbogast appointed to the Library Board and Lisa Frumhoff was sworn in to the Historic Preservation Commission. An ordinance was passed to eliminate the parking restrictions now in place on Forsythe Blvd from Big Bend to Asbury. Affiliated/Non-Affiliated Contractors use of facilities Policy Policy was presented and read by all and discussion and questions followed. Questions were addressed and answered and explanations given by Ms. MacCartney. Question asked regarding to bringing others as guests and teaching them at no charge. Per Ms. MacCartney as long as no money is exchanged here or elsewhere as payment for service, this would be acceptable. Also the service must be non-commercial and decision will be left to the V. PolicyVI. Definitions discretion of management. Suggestion to change wording under -#2, #3e, and under -B. Motion made by Ms. St. Clair to accept as amended, seconded by Ms. Dille, vote taken and all in favor. Special Events Policy This policy discussion was tabled from September meeting and revisited tonight. Policy could have been listed under unfinished business. Policy was re-read by all with discussion and questions following. Questions were addressed and answered by Ms. MacCartney. Suggestions for corrections noted. President Sykes made motion to accept policy with corrections. Vote was taken and all in favor. Recommendation for 2010 Heman Pool Swimming Season Recommendations were read by all present. Discussion followed. Explanations were given by Ms. MacCartney. Suggestions and requests were made and discussed. Pool will open the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. Motion made and seconded to accept. Vote taken and all are in favor of accepting recommendation for 2010 Heman Pool Swimming Season as written.