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MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the Burlingame Parks & Recreation Commission
Thursday, August 19, 2004
The regular meeting of the Burlingame Parks & Recreation Commission was called to order by
Chairman Larios at 7:50 pm at Burlingame City Hall, 501 Primrose Road.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Heathcote, Kahn, Lawson, Larios
Commissioners Absent: Dittman, Erickson, Muller
Staff Present: Parks & Recreation Director Schwartz
Others Present: None
MINUTES
Commissioner Heathcote noted that the minutes of the June 17, 2004 meeting incorrectly state
that the next meeting would be held on July 15t', instead of August 19a'. The minutes were then
approved as corrected.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Pershing Park Playground Rehabilitation — Commissioners Heathcote & Lawson reported
on the progress of the Pershing Park Rehabilitation project. At the next meeting of the
playground committee, five playground vendors will make proposals of playground
equipment. In response to a question from Commissioner Kahn, Director Schwartz stated
that Pershing Park and Cuernavaca Park are the last two playgrounds that need to be
brought into compliance with ADA & current playground safety standards. The Pershing
project is expected to begin in early spring and will use funds from State Proposition 40.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
NEW BUSINESS
A. Public Art Policv — Director Schwartz informed the Commissioners that the City
Council will discuss establishing a City policy related to public art. Should Council
choose to adopt such a policy, Staff s recommendation will include the formation of a
Committee comprised of Parks & Recreation Commissioners, Beautification
Commissioners and Library Board members. Commissioners Lawson and Kahn
volunteered to serve on the Committee, if it is formed.
Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes
August 19, 2004 — page 2
REPORTS
A. Parks & Recreation Department Report In addition to the attached, Director
Schwartz reported on the impacts of the State's budget on the City.
B. Commissioners - none
NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission will be held on Thursday, September
16, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at Burlingame City Hall.
There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at
8:08 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Randy Schwartz
Director of Parks & Recreation
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