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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MEETING DATE: June 14 , 1988
The Park and Recreation Commission decided at their May 31 , 1988
meeting to schedule a a tour of facilities which would include,
Shannon Park, Dolan Park, Mape Park, Dublin Sports Grounds ,
Alamo Creek Park, Stagecoach Park and the Senior Center.
, The tour began at 5 :30p.m. from the Shannon Center parking lot.
Present: Commissioners Downey, Hernandez and Donnell
Absent: Commissioners Schmitt and Hudak
Staff: Diane Lowart, Char Young
Shannon Park
Commissioner Downey asked if more picnic tables will be included
in the park renovation? Diane replied, yes.
Dolan Park
Diane stated Phase I is in its 90 day maintenance period.
Phase II will include improvements to the play area. The flat
areas on the hill will be for lighted basketball and volleyball
courts and will include a covered picnic area. There will be no
off-street parking or bathroom facility. Two water fountains
will be installed, one in the lower area and another in the upper
area. The entrances to the park are located on Ignacio and
Padre.
The Commissioners walked through the lower completed park area
and the upper area under construction.
Mape Park
Diane pointed out that the existing picnic area will be the same.
The tot and children' s play area will be located in the same
area, but with new play structures. Exercise stations and
lighting will be installed along the creek bank. There will be
no bathroom but a portable toilet will be installed.
It was noted that there were several broken bottles on the paved
area of the entrance.
Dublin Sports Grounds
The little league fields are having draining problems.
Parking will be available in the Civic Center parking lot during
the evenings only.
Alamo Creek Park
The park will have off-street parking, open lawn space, play and
picnic area. The fence will be 4 foot on one side and 6 foot on
the other. A wooden pedestrian bridge will be built to get from
one side of the park to the other.
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Dougherty Hills Park
Diane pointed out that there will be a parking area, picnic
tables and a small play area.
Stagecoach Park
It was noted that the bark on one of the trees in the raised
planters was badly marred.
Valley Community Swim Center
Deck needs replacing. Pool covers do not work well . Solar
panels are not efficient.
Kolb Park
One of the digger toys in the childrens play area was vandalized.
Vandalism seems to be a problem at this park. Perhaps a
Neighborhood Watch program is needed.
Senior Center
The Commission ended their tour at the Senior Center where they
enjoyed sandwiches , salad and sodas . The Commissioners indicated
that they were very pleased with the renovation of the Senior
Center.
Approval of Minutes
IT WAS MOVED BY COMMISSIONER DONNELL AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
HERNANDEZ TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MAY 31 , 1988 AS SUBMITTED.
(UNANIMOUS )
Staff Reports
Diane reported that San Ramon and Livermore will have fireworks
for the 4th of July. The Valley Community Swim Center will be
open for recreational swimming only.
The Summer Playgrounds begins next week at four sites including
Nielsen, Murray, Wells and Arroyo Vista. The Summer Youth
Employment Program has already started. Programs at the Senior
Center began on Monday.
Diane stated that she will begin working on the Park Rules and
Regulations . The Commission will be asked for their input in
regards to the opening and closing of the parks, use of alcohol ,
reservation procedures, etc.
Other Business
Commissioner Donnell asked who should be called in regards to
park maintenance. Diane stated that the Recreation office and
Public Works Department plan to work closely together and both
will receive calls regarding any park maintenance problems.
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Commissioner Downey stated that the Commission should do another
tour when all the facilities are completed.
Adjournment
Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:40p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Char J. Youn
Recreation Secretary