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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING PARK TOUR
Moorpark, California
1. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 10:05 a.m.
2. ROLL CALL:
April 5, 2003
Present: Commissioners Joseph Catrambone, Thomas Pflaumer,
Sandra Thompson, Julie Weisberger, and Chair Quentin DeGuardi.
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:
1. Arroyo Vista Community Park: The Commission and staff
discussed the construction plans of the AVCP Expansion
Project. The Commission walked developed portion of the
park to talk to park users. Mary Lindley stated that a
pavilion is budgeted for the tennis court area.
2. Mountain. Meadows Park: Mary Lindley stated that the
basketball court will be budgeted for resurfacing next
fiscal year, and she reminded the Commission that this is
one of the parks to consider for installation of
basketball court lights. Other discussion included
options for the softball field to prevent foul balls from
entering a neighbor's side yard. Mary Lindley stated that
the play equipment is scheduled for replacement.
3. Peach Hill Park: Additional play equipment was discussed.
4. Virginia Colony Park: Mary Lindley stated that the
benches and tables are budgeted for replacement and that
the play equipment was undergoing repairs.
5. Griffin Park: The Commission and staff discussed a
proposed dog park and a preferred location and size if
placed at Griffin Park.
Park Tour Minutes
April 5, 2003
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6. Campus Canyon Park: The Commission and staff discussed
the pop outs on the basketball court. Mary Lindley stated
that the court will be budgeted for resurfacing next
fiscal year.
7. Community Center Park: The Commission viewed the new play
equipment.
4. DISCUSSION ACTION ITEMS:
A. Consider Concerts in the Park Proposal. Staff
Recommendation: Recommend that the City not pursue a
concert series in FY 2003/04.
Mary Lindley gave a brief overview of her report.
The Commission and staff discussed the pros and cons of
previous summer concerts that were held.
MOTION: Commissioner Catrambone moved to recommend that the City
not pursue a concert series in FY 2003/04. Commissioner
Weisberger seconded. The motion was carried 4 -1, with
Commissioner Pflaumer opposed.
5. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 12:55 p.m
Respectfully submitted:
Patty Le cke, Administrative Secretary
CHAIRMAN