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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
PARK TOUR
Moorpark, California
1. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 10 :10 a.m.
2. ROLL CALL:
April 2, 2006
Present: Commissioners Joseph Catrambone, Sandra Thompson, Julie
Weisberger, and Chair Mark Van Dam. Commissioner Thomas Pflaumer was
absent.
Staff present: Mary Lindley, Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Director; Allen Walter, Parks and Facilities Superintendent; and Patty Lemcke,
Administrative Assistant.
3. PARK TOUR:
The Commission and staff toured the following parks:
1. Highland's Park Site:
The Commission and staff discussed the proposed design of the park.
2. Campus Canyon Park:
The Commission and staff discussed the placement of the proposed hand
ball wall. Mary Lindley stated that resurfacing the basketball court is on the
proposed park improvements for FY 2006/07.
3. Miller Park:
Mary Lindley pointed out the table and bench that will be replaced, as well
as the newly installed fence at the basketball courts.
4. Monte Vista Park:
The Commission and staff discussed ideas for landscaping the lower
portion of the park.
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5. Tierra Rejada Park:
Mary Lindley stated that the Bocce Ball courts will be upgraded and the
shade structure has been eliminated per the recommendation of the
Active Adult Center Advisory Committee and the approval of the City
Council.
6. AVCP:
The Commission and staff discussed future use of the multi - purpose court
now that Tri Valley Roller Hockey no longer uses it. Mary Lindley also
stated that staff would look into installing poured -in -place surfacing at the
first playground, as well as the installation of a concrete walkway from the
parking lot to the play area to make a lot fully ADA accessible.
7. Glenwood Park:
Mary Lindley stated that she just received the bids for the installation of
the climbing wall. The Commission and staff also discussed the placement
of the proposed restroom.
8. Poindexter Park:
Mary Lindley showed the Commission the area at the front entrance to the
park that staff wants to redesign and replant.
Commissioner Weisberger stated that she would like to see a plaque
installed at the Apricot Grove in the park.
Mary Lindley also stated that a third horseshoe pit will be installed when
the park's expansion takes place. She stated that a workshop will be held
tentively on Saturday, May 6, to gather input from the residents regarding
the design of the expansion.
MOTION: Chair Van Dam moved to include the installation of a ball wall at
Glenwood Park in the proposed park improvements for FY 2006/07.
Commissioner Catrambone seconded. The motion was carried 4 -0.
Commissioner Pflaumer was absent.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Approval of Minutes for the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of
March 6, 2006. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented.
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MOTION: Commissioner Weisberger moved to approve the minutes from the
Commission's March 6, 2006, meeting. Chair Van Dam seconded. The
motion was carried 4 -0. Commissioner Pflaumer was absent.
5. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS:
A. Reconsider Name for Park in the Moorpark Highlands Development
Project — Tract 5045. Staff Recommendation: Reconsider and recommend
a park name for City Council consideration. (Oral report)
MOTION: Commissioner Weisberger moved to recommend the name Vista
Highlands Park for City Council consideration. Commissioner Catrambone
seconded. The motion was carried 3 -1, Commissioner Thompson
dissenting. Commissioner Pflaumer was absent.
B. Tierra Reiada Park Playground Equipment Ad Hoc Committee Update
(Oral report)
Commissioners Thompson and Weisberger gave an oral report.
6. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 1:15 p.m.
APPROVED:
MA,RK VAN DA IRMAN
Respectfully submitted:
Paftty Lemcke', Administrative Assistant