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Regular Meeting of the Park Commission City of University City April 28, 2009 Centennial Commons President Livingston Sykes called the meeting to order at 6:31p.m. Others present were: Caryn St Clair Nancy MacCartney, Director of Parks John Sweeney Rivian Robinson, Department Staff Liaison Karen Dille Mary Hart John Sterbenz Jerry Fitch John Sweeney Linda People, Karen Palmer Robert Wagner Disposition of Minutes from March 24, 2009 March minutes reviewed. Mr. Fitch notes error listing Mr. Wagner as present and listing him as absent on agenda. Error noted and will be corrected. Mr. Sterbenz makes motion to approve with correction, Ms. St. Clair seconds, all in agreement. President Sykes approved minutes. Citizen’s Comments on items not on Agenda The following citizens made comments regarding the possibility of the Natatorium closing. They are listed in the order in which they spoke. Ethel Mariam; Mary Ann Zaggy; Pat Nelson; Worth Hayes; Mary Ellen Havard; Sima Burkkart. All who spoke were heard and acknowledged. Replies will be sent accordingly. Council Liaison Report Mr. Wagner gave the following report. Janet Watson presented a public briefing on the state of the fiscal year 2010 U. City budget. She reported that the draft budget for 2010 unfortunately shows a deficit of $1.3 million dollars and that this shortfall will be taken from the city’s operating reserve funds. At the April 20 council meeting Mr. Rick Simoncelli was appointed to the CALOP commission and Mr. Victor Pichon was appointed to the Civil Service Commission. Mr. Wagner reports that the Sewer Lateral Program appears in good financial shape. Two ordinances were passed to update various aspects of our building codes. Full report is available for viewing. Department Report Ms. MacCartney reported on:  Cost recovery pie charts and explanation for Driving Range were distributed to all present. Golf Course report was revisited and explanation given for monetary difference of additional $7,800+ in revenues due to Range Shack credit card sales. Driving Range will have paid for itself by end of May if current trend continues.  Pool Entrapment Law- Plan to open pool on Memorial Day is still on. We have no word from contractor for pipe redesign but we are monitoring this on a weekly basis. Per City Manager, if grates are not installed prior to opening, we will open on schedule and install grates at end of season.  There is a meeting planned with Joylynn Wilson and Julie Feier regarding the natatorium costs and what funds it will possibly take to repair the facility. When more information is obtained it will be shared. Much discussion to follow.  Natatorium operation and ownership is up to school district. City of University City should not try to deal with or assume responsibility for this, although discussion is warranted.