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Regular Meeting of the Park Commission City of University City May 26, 2009 Centennial Commons President Livingston Sykes called the meeting to order at 6:31p.m. Others present were: Robert Wagner Nancy MacCartney, Director of Parks Karen Palmer Rivian Robinson, Administrative Secretary Karen Dille Jerry Fitch John Sweeney Absent: Mary Hart,Caryn St. Clair Excused Absence: Linda Peoples, Rivian Robinson, John Sterbenz Disposition of Minutes from April 28, 2009 April 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. Thursday May 13 public study session devoted to the budget. All U. City Department Directors present to answer budget questions. Council members Wagner and Price submitted a joint recommendation for the budget which if adopted will eliminate the 1.3 million dollar st deficit and provide surplus. Good feedback received. Final hearing to be June 1. Final approval will be th Monday June 15. Also, Louise Huffman was approved to serve on the Public Library Board of Directors at City th Council meeting on May 18. Council approved grant application of Mo. Highway Safety Program submitted by Chief Charles Adams targeting aggressive drivers in U. City. Grant will allow extra overtime for our police for surveillance and make our streets safe. Department Report Ms. MacCartney reported on:  Driving Range reopened on Friday after regrading and sodding. Even after 2 ½ inches of rain things are fine.  Pool Entrapment Law- Requirements for law were completed on the baby pool. Executive decision made to fill large pool and drain covers will be replaced in September.  Pool opened on Memorial Day as planned and was opened and closed intermittently due to rain but all went smoothly.  Community Center had error in revenue numbers and replacement sheets are available.  Centennial Commons is stabilizing in memberships. Because of fee increase Day camp numbers are a bit lower but minimums are being reached and registration has been extended to ongoing.  Park Commission meeting in June will be for the Parkview Gardens Park planning public meeting. If there is anything that needs to go on an agenda there will be space available for Park Commission to meet and conduct business, however, it is requested that everyone be included in the public meeting.  Golf Course revenues compared from April 2008 to April 2009 are higher. Range is doing well.