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MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
PARK TOUR
Moorpark, California November 21, 2009
1. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 10:10 a.m.
2. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Patrick Ellis, Daniel Groff, Delfina Newton, Sandra
Thompson, and Chair Thomas Pflaumer.
Staff present: Tom Kruse, Parks and Recreation Director; Allen Walter, Parks
and Landscape Superintendent; Patty Anderson, Administrative Assistant; and
Stephanie Shaw, Recreation Supervisor, attended the meeting for Item 6A
3. Introduction of new Parks and Recreation Director Tom Kruse.
Tom Kruse introduced himself to the Commission and stated that he had a memo
with his resume he would distribute following the Park Tour.
4. PARK TOUR:
Beginning at 10:15 a.m., the Commission and staff toured the following parks:
1. Poindexter Park: The Commission and staff toured the new skatepark and
expansion, which is scheduled to open on December 5, 2009.
Commissioner Thompson stated that perhaps the City should consider
installing motion detection lights around the skatepark to help keep the
public out after hours. The lights could be a softer color other than white
for the sole purpose of alerting.
2. Glenwood Park: The Commission and staff discussed the location of the
planned restroom facility.
3. AVCP: Discussion included proposed uses for the multi purpose hard-
court, which currently is not in use. Some suggestions were a BMX bike
course, roller hockey, and basketball. The Commission also discussed the
replacement of the play equipment adjacent to parking lot B.
Commissioner Groff stated that he feels the existing equipment is in such
bad condition, it needs to be removed as soon as possible for safety
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reasons. Commissioner Groff also stated that he would like to see a pay
phone installed somewhere in the general area of parking lot B.
4. Peach Hill Park: The Commission and staff noted the newly installed
basketball lights and discussed the proposed stand alone play equipment
budgeted for this fiscal year.
5. College View Park: The Commission and staff discussed the design of the
planned dog park and the replacement of the tot lot equipment.
6. Mammoth Highlands Park: Commission and staff toured the new park and
spoke with a couple of residents who were present
At 12:30 p.m., the Commission and staff returned to City Hall and continued with
the meeting.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Approval of Minutes for the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of
May 4, 2009. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented.
B. Approval of Minutes for the Joint Meetinq of the City Council and the
Parks and Recreation Commission of April 29, 2009. Staff
Recommendation: Approve as presented.
C. Parks Quarterly Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report.
D. Summer 2009 Recreation Programming Quarterly Report. Staff
Recommendation: Receive and file report.
E. Spring Camp Program Summary. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file
report.
F. Kids Day in the Park Event. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file
report.
MOTION: Commissioner Ellis moved to approve the Consent Calendar as
presented. Commissioner Groff seconded. The motion was carried 5-0.
6. DISCUSSION ACTION ITEMS:
A. 3rd of July Fireworks Extravaganza Report. Staff Recommendation:
Provide event comments.
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Stephanie Shaw gave an overview of her report on the event.
The Commission thanked Stephanie and staff for all their hard work and
effort and stated that once again this event was a success.
Following the Discussion/Action Items:
Allen Walter gave an overview of the City's Parks' Capital Improvement Projects,
their budgeted amounts, and status.
Tom Kruse distributed a memo with his resume attached for the Commission's
information. He asked the Commission about their views on the current
responsibilities of the Commission, what they would like to see accomplished in
the next year, and their preferences on communication.
Commissioner Thompson stated that she would like to be more involved and to
continue participating in the City's events as a volunteer. The Commission would
like to start meeting more regularly again. Tom Kruse stated that he would draft
an annual meeting calendar for the Commission to review at their next meeting.
7. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 1:23 p.m.
AP"OV;,:
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