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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PR - 1995.05.18MINUTES Burlingame hark and Recreation COmlillssioll Thursday, May 18, 1995 The regular meeting of the Burlingame Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chairman Don Roberts at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall Conference Room A. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Henderson, Kelly, Larios, Nilmeyer, Nyhan, Roberts Commissioners Absent: Pera Staff Present: Directors Quadri and Williams Guests Present: Chris Baughman, Peninsula Hospital Marti Knight, 455 Chatham Road, Burlingame MINUTES The nvnutes of the April 20, 1995 meeting of the Commission were approved as submitted. INTRODUCTION OF NEW COMMISSIONER Chairman Roberts introduced newly appointed Commissioner Ed Larios and welcomed him to the Comnssion. OLD BUSINESS Appointment of New Youth Advisory Commissioners. Director Williams stated that few applications had been received. All Commissioners were urged to be on the lookout for possible candidates. Commissioner Larios indicated that he could assist in recruiting young people. Williams will get copies of the application packet to Commissioner Larios. 2. Teen Programs. Williams reported that the after school fitness class for teens has been completed for the spring session and all activities for teens were now clearly marked in the summer recreation brochure. The number of activities open to teen participation is extensive. COMMISSIONER ARRIVAL. Commissioner Nyhan arrived at 7:40 p.m. 3. Toyzether We Can Make a Difference Report. Williams reported that plans are moving ahead for a team of approximately young people, adults and seniors to meet in the first �,. Burlingame workshop, July 23-25. 4. Girls Softball use of Ray Park. Williams presented a letter from the Burlingame Girls Softball League regarding the use of Ray park on weekends. The Commission asked Williams to setup a meeting with the 1995-96 league Board of Directors at the October 19 meeting of the Commission in order to discuss field use. All league play, makeups and playoffs should be completed by Sunday, May 21. All remaining tournament games are scheduled for the high school softball fields. No more weekend games are anticipated at Ray Park for the 1995 season. 5. Review of Capital Project Priority List. Staff presented two breakdowns of capital project lists by type and by year for the Commission's consideration. Commissioners requested that staff return for the June Commission meeting with another list for the Commission's review. Commissioner Larios discussed the cooperative projects that the City has funded for Burlingame High School. It was agreed that Larios, Director Quadri and Williams will meet with the high school administration and Larios to discuss future projects and the maintenance of athletic facilities. 6. Review of Ray and Burlingame Village Parks Playground Equipment. Quadri presented the plans and descriptions of the playground equipment recommended by the special review committee for installation at Ray and Burlingame Village Parks. The special review committee was comprised of Commissioners Henderson and Nyhan, Assistant Park Director Tim Richmond, Recreation Supervisor Lynn Mutto, Mother's Club representative Jan Stewart, and Mills -Peninsula Hospital representative Chris Baughman. Quadri reviewed the process and described the various options and vendors reviewed by the Committee. Quadri and the Committee recommend that the proposal from Ross Recreation Company for the installation of Landscape Structure playground equipment at Ray Park and Burlingame Village Park. Inasmuch as the total of the equipment purchase and installation is less than $75,000, no further approval is needed. It was the consensus of the Commission to concur with staff and the special committee on the purchase and installation of the playground equipment for Ray and Burlingame Village Parks as described above. Chairman Robert expressed thanks to the committee on behalf of the Commission and stated his hope that the City Council would commend the Committee for its work on behalf of the City of Burlingame. `' 2 NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. REPORTS 1. Park Director. Director Quadri had no news to report. He presented Commissioners with copies of the proposed 1995-96 Park Department budget, as presented to the City Manager. 2. Recreation Director. Director Williams reported that: a. The 25th Anniversary edition of Art in the Park is scheduled for June 10 and 11 in Washington Park. b. Summer registration will take place at the recreation Center on Saturday, May 20. C. Williams presented Commissioners with copies of the proposed 1995-96 Recreation Department budget, as presented to the City Manager. 3. Commissioners. There were no reports from Commissioners. The meeting was adjourned at 8:38 p.m. by Chairman Roberts. Respectfully Submitted, 11� ( � tl'- (k Jol W. Williams Director of Recreation C