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Regular Meeting of the Park Commission City of University City July 27, 2010 Centennial Commons, 7210 Olive Blvd. President Livingston Sykes called the meeting to Order at 6:30 pm. Other members present were: John Sweeney Nancy MacCartney, Director, Parks, Recreation, Forestry Karen Palmer Rivian Robinson, Administrative Secretary Gwendolyn Gaines-Beckwith Lynda Euell-Taylor- Recreation Superintendent William Field Linda Peoples Jerry Fitch Excused Absence: Lynn Ricci, Karen Dille, Caryn St. Clair Disposition of Minutes from June 22, 2010 Minutes reviewed. Date needs to be changed from Disposition of Minutes May 25 to Disposition of Minutes June 22 Mr. Fitch made motion to approve minutes with this correction, Ms. Peoples seconds, vote taken, all in favor. Citizen’s comments on items not on Agenda Mr. Acme Price addresses commission regarding an issue at Golf Course pertaining to Resident ID cards. He was required to pay an additional $1.00 for Non Resident Fees due to not having a resident ID. He disputes policy and would like further discussion. He is informed that his issue will be addressed and he will be sent correspondence from Park Commission. Council Liaison Report Ms. Ricci is not present. No report available Heman Park Swimming Pool Staffing report Ms. MacCartney gave detailed report of staffing issue and steps taken to recruit additional staffing so that pool can remain open during weekdays once life guards go back to school. Credit and Kudos were given to Lynda Euell-Taylor and Tom McCarthy for their hard work. Questions and answer session followed. Mr. Fitch made motion to accept and endorse the report. Mr. Sweeney seconds. Department Report Ms. MacCartney informs commission members that thru July 25, 2010 attendance at the pool has increased by 10,000 people from last year. Last year revenues were 45 thousand and this year they are slightly over 50 thousand dollars. She informs us that the Heman Park Shelter is almost done. Flynn Parks tennis courts are done, erosion control and landscaping is still to be done. Ruth Park Trail is back on track. An acceptable route has been found and they are negotiating the design. Flynn Playground resolution was passed by Council last night. Netting for the golf course is being planned. New Garden at Heman Park Community Center will be planted and maintained by the seniors. University City did not receive the NEA grant but is trying for the Tiger II grant which has HUD and DOT components. Questions and discussion followed.