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MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING - PARK TOUR
Moorpark, California
1. CALL TO ORDER:
February 28, 2004
The meeting was called to order at 10:05 a.m.
2. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Thomas Pflaumer, Julie Weisberger,
and Chair Joseph Catrambone. Commissioners Quentin DeGuardi
and Sandra Thompson were absent.
Staff present: Mary Lindley, Director of Community
Services; Allen Walter, Supervisor of Maintenance and
Operations; John Hartnett, Recreation Superintendent; and
Patty Lemcke, Administrative Secretary.
3. PARK TOUR:
The Commission and staff toured the following parks:
i. Arroyo Vista Community Park: The Commission and staff
toured the gym and recreation center and discussed
proposed expansion of both buildings. The group then
viewed the multi purpose court and the new pavilion
constructed at the tennis courts. Mary Lindley stated
that benches will be installed in this area. The
Commission and staff then: drove through the newly
constructed area of the park.
2. Mountain Meadows Park: The Commission and staff
discussed the playground areas and the proposed
climbing wall. Mary Lindley stated that a decision
will be made on the type of climbing wall desired
after the upcoming CPRS Conference, and the attending
Commissioners have a chance to view the climbing walls
on display.
3. Peach Hill Park: Mary Lindley stated that staff is
currently putting together a Request for Proposals for
vending machine service, which will include an option
for vending machines in other parks. Also, it was
noted that additional sand needs to be added to the
play area to correct a problem with standing water
that had formed due to the recent rains.
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4. Country Trail Park: The Commission and staff toured
the park. Once again, the need for a restroom facility
was discussed, as well as the difficulty of its
placement due to the design of the park.
5. Monte Vista Park: The Commission and staff hiked to
the top of the park. They discussed some ideas as to
enlarging the landscaped area in the northeast section
of the park, adjacent to Spring Road.
6. College View Park: Mary Lindley pointed out where vine
pockets and trees are scheduled to be planted. She
also stated that an additional basketball court has
been discussed for this park. The Commission all
agreed that they would still like to see a dog park
located at College View Park.
The Commission and staff also stopped and viewed the area
which is proposed to be the downtown park, on the corner of
Magnolia and Charles Street, and discussed design.
4. DISCUSSION ACTION ITEMS:
A. Consider Park Capital improvement Budget for FY
2004/05. Staff Recommendation: Develop a list of
potential park improvement projects for FY 2004/05 for
City Council consideration.
Mary Lindley reviewed with the Commission staff's
proposed park improvements for FY 2004/05, and stated
that this item will be discussed again at the March 1,
2004, meeting.
The Commission and staff discussed some of the
proposed improvements.
Commissioner Weisberger stated that she would like to
see the fund balance in each park zone.
B. Review of the City's Goals and Objectives for 2003/04.
Staff Recommendation: Develop a recommended list to
the City Council of Goals and Objectives for FY
2..004/05.
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Mary Lindley reviewed with the Commission the City
Manager's report to Council, his Potential Objectives,
and then. FY 2003/04 Goals and Objectives. The
Commission and staff discussed some objectives and
decided to finalize their proposed list for the City
Council at their March 1, 2004, meeting.
5. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 1:45 p.m.
APPROVED:
Respectfully submitted:
Patty Lemcke, Administrative Secretary