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Regular Meeting of the Park Commission City of University City rd February 23, 2010 Heman Park Community Center President Livingston Sykes called the meeting to order at 6:31pm. Others present were: Karen Palmer Nancy MacCartney, Director of Parks Karen Dille Rivian Robinson, Department Staff Liaison John Sweeney Lynda Euell-Taylor-Recreation Superintendant William Field Linda Peoples Caryn St. Clair Jerry Fitch Unexcused Absence: Karen Palmer rd Disposition of Minutes from February 23, 2010 January minutes reviewed. Motion made and seconded to approve minutes as written. All in agreement, President Sykes approved minutes. Citizen’s Comments on items not on Agenda No citizens present. Council Liaison Report Mr. Wagner reports that (2) two new members of the Park Commission were announced. They are Gwendolyn Gaines-Beckwith and William Field. Other appointments are: to the Green Practice Committee, Hilary Davidson and Nathan Zelinske; to the Plan Commission, Paulette Carr; and Catherine Nichols was reappointed to the Traffic Commission. Council approved a cooperation agreement for the construction and maintenance for the Centennial Greenway. More details are in his written report. A Council resolution was passed adopting the Parkview Gardens Park Plan, which this commission has reviewed and approved. Cost Recovery and Fee Changes for FY 2011 Ms. MacCartney reviewed and explained in detail the Cost Recovery and Fee Changes for FY 2011. The floor was opened for questions and answers. Ms. Dille had question regarding Arts and Letters, Ms. Palmer had question regarding Aquatics and electric golf carts, Mr. Sweeney had question regarding elimination of programs, Mr. Sykes and Mr. Field had questions regarding golf carts and increase in charges. Ms. Peoples had question on soccer field rentals. All were addressed and answered. Ms. St. Clair moves to accept the fee changes with correction in Aquatics as noted by Ms. Palmer, Mr. Fitch seconds. Vote taken with (7) seven in favor, (1) one opposed. Department Report Ms. MacCartney reports the budget was done in (2) two weeks this year as opposed to prior years where it took longer. Parkview Gardens Park Plan discussed. National Endowment for the Arts Grant started. Application is being finalized. If we receive it, it will pay for next phase of Parkview Gardens Park Plan. Flynn Tennis Courts are out to bid. Bids open at end of next week. Discussion about new Punch Pass to visit 20 pools throughout the region, this will be a fundraiser for MPRA and each Parks Department will sell them. They will be advertised prior to start of sales. Ms. Dille had questions regarding grant and on Centennial Commons soccer fields attendance in report. Nancy will review with Lynda, correct and follow up. Individual Park Reports Fogerty/Greensfelder - Fogerty is fine. Question as to whether police drive thru park because of tire ruts thru park. Nancy will look into. Greensfelder- no report.