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Regular Meeting of the Park Commission City of University City January 25, 2011 Centennial Commons, 7210 Olive Blvd. President John Sweeney called the meeting to order at 6:31 pm. Other members present were: Karen Dille Ewald Winker, Interim Director William Field Lynda Euell-Taylor, Recreation Superintendent Jerry Fitch Lynn Ricci, Council Liaison Karen Palmer Linda Peoples Caryn St. Clair Excused Absence: Gwendolyn Gaines-Beckwith Disposition of Minutes from November 23, 2010 Minutes reviewed. Ms. Dille moved to approve minutes with corrections, Mr. Fitch seconded. Vote taken: all approved. Citizen’s comments on items not on Agenda – None Council Liaison Report Ms. Ricci reported on the following:  City Manager has hired a consultant to conduct the feasibility of merging Public Works and Parks, Recreation and Forestry Departments; recommendations are expected early to mid February.  Budget process has begun; much earlier than in previous years. Mr. Sweeney asked if a disposition was available to the Park Commission regarding matter discussed in September concerning the City’s non-compliance issue as it pertains to awarded grants. Ms. Ricci indicated discussions have been held with both Council Members and City Manager and it is felt a complete record is still not available. Ms. Ricci indicated she personally feels if we are acting in a closed manner, it needs to be corrected. Mr. Sweeney stated Commission members had made a recommendation to Council and asked if more information was needed for their decision. Ms. Ricci indicated she would contact Mr. Sweeney if additional information was necessary. Ms. Palmer indicated we are definitely not in compliance due to the recent federal grant awards and decision should not be based on if complete records are not available. Ms. Dille added changes to our pool policy allowing nonresidents unaccompanied usage of Heman Pool and rental of picnic pavilions which would bring us into compliance was recommended to City Council in November, 2010. Mr. Sweeney inquired as to if this was a sticking point with Council. Ms. Ricci replied she feels they are two different issues with non compliance being one issue and nonresident accessibility to all facilities being the other. Mr. Sweeney indicated he was surprised the commission’s recommendation was off of the City Council agenda in December and not even placed on the agenda in January. Ms. Ricci will inquire and forward her finding to all commission members.