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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-09-1985 Approved PCSC Minutes CITY OF DUBLIN PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING Meeting Date: April 9, 1985 The April 9, 1985 meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission was called to order at 7 : 30 p.m. , at the Shannon Community Center, Dublin, California, by Chairperson George Zika. Roll Call Present: Commissioners Donnell, Hernandez, Ovlen, Schmitt and Zika. Approval of Minutes It was moved by Commissioner Donnell and seconded by Commissioner Hernandez that the minutes of the March 13, 1985 meeting be approved as submitted. 1985-86 Update to Five Year Capital Improvement Plan The proposed park/facility improvements for the 1985-86 update to the Capital Improvement Plan were presented by Recreation Director Diane Lowart. Each project was introduced and discussed. Areas of discussion are as follows : Park Development Plan 1 . 90 acres Dougherty Hills - before we accept this acreage, we need to really look into the development possibilities . It could prove to be more of a liability than an asset. 2 . Commissioners attendance at neighborhood meetings - Diane should check to see if there are any guidelines to follow - i .e . , 3 or more at one meeting? 3 . Will this project go to bid and if so who determines who gets the bid? Dolan Park Discussion centered on estimated cost of site acquisition and development. Kolb Park Commissioner Schmitt would like to see us acquire more than 5 acres . It is the commissions feeling 'that this park should be a high priority. Page 2 Shannon Center Kitchen Renovation Discussion on the benefits of a commerical range verses a conventional stove/range/microwave . Commissioner Hernandez expressed concern about seniors around a microwave . It was decided to approve the $10, 000 allocation with a deter- mination on the exact type of range being decided by a professional . Shannon Park Play Area 1 . Will there be a drinking fountain? East Dougherty Hills Park Discussion on exact location and estimated costs . It was moved by Commissioner Ovlen and seconded by Commissioner Schmitt to approve the 1985-86 Update to the Capital Improvement Plan with the following recommendations : 1. The renovation of the Shannon Center kitchen is first priority. 2 . The Park Development Plan has the second priori -y. In addition to the plan, the landscape architect would also prioritize the parks to be developed. 1985-86 Fiscal Year Preliminary Budget The 1985-86 FY Preliminary Budget was presented and discussed. The proposed preschool classes were discussed and the question was raised as to whether the Shannon Center Lease is tied into the SRVCC Preschool being allowed to operate in the building. Commissioner Zika would like to see the revenue and expenditure figures for the program and feels that if SRVCC does not comply then we charge them the "going rate" for rental . Diane will look into this . Commissioner Ovlen expressed interest in the Teen Program and questioned the allocation of resources . Commissioners Zika and Schmitt expressed interest in pursuing the scheduling of the Dublin Sports Grounds . Shannon Community Center Lease Renewal The lease on the Shannon Community Center expires on June 30 , 1985 . At the City Council meeting of April 8, 1985 the Council directed staff to notify DSRSD of the City ' s intent to renew the lease and to pursue a two year lease . Fourth of July Celebration The Fourth of July Celebration was discussed. It was suggested that we approach DSRSD about possibly using the Valley Community Swim Center and having family water-oriented activities as well as a picnic . We could also utilize the grounds at Dublin High School for outside activities . Staff will investigate and report back. Page 3 Other Business Commissioner Schmitt expressed her concerns on having the St . Patricks Day Celebration Shannon Park again next year. She suggested perhaps rotating to shopping centers throughout Dublin or perhaps Dublin High School . Staff Reports Cindy Benson, the new Recreation Supervisor, was introduced. Testing for the Recreation Secretary will be April 11 with interviews the next week. It is anticipated that the position will be filled by early May. Diane reported that we have a Recreation Intern from CSU Hayward, Tim Barton, who will be working on the Teen Survey and in the Afterschool Playground Program. Spring Registration is currently being accepted. Classes are scheduled to begin the week of April 15, 1985 . Commissioner Zika asked about the possibility of scheduling trips for the summer. Staff will pursue. Commissioner Donnell asked about the status of the Afterschool Recreation Program. Diane reported that Council agreed to fund the program and that it is running concurrently with the playground program. Commissioner Hernandez inquired into a summer breakdance program and a kite festival . Staff will pursue . Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8 : 55 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, 7 t / a Diane Lowart, Recreation Director