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MINUTES OF THE PARK^ AND RECREATION COMMISSION
PARK TOUR
Moorpark, California April 1 , 2007
1 . CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 10:05 a.m.
2. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Joseph Catrambone, Scott Krutilek, Richard Stratton,
Sandra Thompson, and Chair Julie Weisberger.
Staff present: Mary Lindley, Parks, Recreation & Community Services Director;
Roger Blais, Parks and Landscape Manager; Mike Atkin, Recreation and
Community Services Manager; Luis Gonzalez, Landscape/Parks Maintenance
Superintendent; and Patty Lemcke, Administrative Assistant.
3. PARK TOUR:
The Commission and staff toured the following parks:
1 . Poindexter Park
Mary Lindley reviewed the proposed expansion plans and stated that
replacement picnic tables are scheduled for this fiscal year.
2. Tierra Rejada Park:
Mary Lindley stated that the walls of the restrooms were recently
upgraded.
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Chair Weisberger stated that she feels a public art piece would go well in
the northwest corner of the park.
3. Mountain Meadows Park:
Mary Lindley stated that lighting the two basketball courts is a proposed
improvement for FY 2007/08. She stated that staff is also currently
discussing parking lot improvements that will allow easier access in and
out of the lot.
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4. Monte Vista Park:
Mary Lindley stated that an interpretive center and lights for the parking lot
are being proposed for FY 2007/08 budget.
Chair Weisberger stated that she thinks this park would be a good location
for a dog park.
5. Miller Park:
Mary Lindley stated that lighting for the basketball court is proposed for
next fiscal year. Adding swings to the tot lot was discussed, as well as
ways to enlarge the parking lot.
6. College View Park:
The Commission and staff agreed that this park is in a good location for
the placement of a water feature, as well as an electronic marquee. They
also discussed the replacement of the tot lot equipment.
Following the Park Tour, the Commission continued their meeting in the
Conference Room of the Community Center and discussed the following items:
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Approval of Minutes for the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of
March 5, 2007. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented.
MOTION: Commissioner Thompson moved to approve the Consent Calendar as
presented. Commissioner Catrambone seconded. The motion was carried
5-0.
5. DISCUSSION ACTION ITEMS:
A. Consider Park Improvements for FY 2007/08. Staff Recommendation:
Develop a list of potential park improvement projects for FY 2007/08 for
City Council consideration.
The Commission and staff discussed the placement of a splash park at
College View Park, as well as the replacement of the tot lot.
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Chair Weisberger stated that she is not in favor of the proposed
interpretive center at Monte Vista Park. It was agreed that this item would
be brought back to the Commission for discussion prior to any work.
MOTION: Commissioner Thompson moved to approve staff's recommendations for
City Council consideration for potential park improvement projects for FY
2007/08, with the addition of a new tot lot equipment at College View Park
and tot swings at Miller Park. Commissioner Krutilek seconded. The
motion was carried 5-0.
B. Review of the City's Goals and Objectives for FY 2007/08. Staff
Recommendation: Recommend Goals and Objectives for FY 2007/08.
The Commission and staffed reviewed the current Goals and Objectives. It
was recommended that number F.14 be changed by eliminating "lighting a
skatepark."
It was also agreed upon that College View Park is in a good location for a
proposed water feature.
MOTION: Commissioner Krutilek moved to recommend the following additions and
changes to the existing Goals and Objectives for City Council
consideration: Consider a park location for recycling cans; consider the
placement of outdoor fitness/circuit training equipment at one or more
parks; specify College View Park on G.29 — (water spray attraction); and
eliminate "lighting a skatepark" on F.14. Commissioner Thompson
seconded. The motion was carried 5-0.
6. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 12:45 p.m.
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WEISBE R, C- AIRMA
Respectfully ubmitted:
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atty Lemcke, Administrative Assistant