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Park Commission Minutes – 12511, pg. 2 Ms. Palmer suggested the commission’s recommendation be decided soon as the Heman Pool season will begin in a few months and with there being no changes to the policy; we could really be in trouble. Ms. Dille inquired about the upcoming summer brochure and if any mention was made regarding nonresident accessibility to Heman Pool and picnic pavilion usage. Ms. Euell-Taylor responded the upcoming guide did not include any updated information regarding nonresident usage of either facility. Department Report Mr. Winker reported on the following:  For the last month the Department has been adjusting to life without Ms. MacCartney. We are just trying to keep the day to day operations of the department running and so far to this point everything has run fairly smoothly.  We have acquired the St. Louis County Municipal Park Grant for work at Flynn Park (New playground equipment with poured in place surface; Drainage improvements; Amphitheater; Benches, Tables; concrete walks and water service for (future drinking fountain)  Consultant firm is in the final stages of preparing a report for the City Manager & Council with the recommendations for department’s partial/full merger with Public Works, reorganization, etc. It is my understanding that something should be submitted sometime in mid February.  Mooney Park playground Equipment Design display boards will be submitted by the two leading design companies this week and in the not too distant future a meeting set for the committee to select the most appropriate plan. You are all invited to the meeting and I will get the word out via email or phone. Ms. Euell-Taylor presented to commission members the department’s welcome packet, which is sent monthly to new University City residents. The packet includes a welcome letter, brochure spotlighting all Parks and Recreation facilities and free pass to Centennial Commons and a round of golf at Ruth Park. Individual Park Reports John Sweeney – All assigned parks are being used extensively by sledders Linda Peoples - Parks under snow; asked if Mr. Winker received calls from walkers regarding Fogerty. Mr. Winker indicated not as many as received for Millar, normally snow is removed no later than day two. Jerry Fitch - Ruth Park Golf Course – under snow Karen Palmer - Nothing to report to due to the snow, son and buddies were on the playground design committee Caryn St. Clair – Ruth Park Woods and Millar – both are under snow; compliment to Park Maintenance – walking path were cleared in a timely manner. William Field – Metcalfe and Ackert – both are under snow; have not checked the walkway. Mr. Winker indicated the walkways are first priority for Park Maintenance Karen Dille – Heman Park – great snow removal Unfinished Business - none New Business Ms. Dille presented a letter from Centennial Commons' patron who expressed concerns regarding 1.) Delay in repairing on one of the fitness machines, 2.) Balance appearing on their account and 3.) Being unable to watch a certain program on the lobby television. Ms. Dille indicated she would contact the patron and either share her findings with staff or have patron to contact Ms. Euell-Taylor. Ms. Peoples raised a question to Ms. Ricci regarding changes to boards and commission term limits. Ms. Ricci indicated some boards and/or commission have been the same for years and City Council is seeking to establish consensus regarding appointments and term limits.