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MINUTES
PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
December 14. 1994
MEMBERS PRESENT: Toby Shor,Chairman,Jimmy Rodriguez,Vice-Chairman,Annie Castro,
Roger Garrison, Robert Gross, Paul Koepke, JoAnne McNeill, Gus Ruiz, Sharon Stewart, Hector
Salinas, Cefe Valenzuela
MEMBERS ABSENT. None.
STAFF PRESENT: Malcolm Matthews, Director of Park&Recreation, Judy Dreyer,Recording
Secretary.
CALL TO ORDER: The regular monthly meeting of the Park&Recreation Advisory Committee
was called to order by Chairman Shor in the Committee Room at City Hall. She noted a quorum
was present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Mr. Koepke moved that the minutes of November 9, 1994, be
approved as received in the mail. Mr. Valenzuela seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
ACTION ON ABSENT MEMBERS. Vice-Chairman Rodriguez reported his November absence
was due to illness. Chairman Shor stated this met the requirements of an approved absence under
the Committee's absence policy and did not call a motion by the Committee.
ACTION ON REOUEST TO NAME THE COLE PrjJtK AMPHITHEATER IN HONOR OF
WILLIAM ANDERSON: Mr. Matthews reported that all requirements under the park and facility
naming criteria had been met, including the posting of legal notices. Committee action was
required in order for it to be forwarded to the City Council. Mr.Matthews recognized Mrs.Pollock,
Mr. Anderson's daughter,who was seated in the audience. Mr.Valenzuela moved that the request
to name the Cole Park Amphitheater in honor of William Anderson be approved and forwarded to
the City Council for action. Mr. Koepke seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Chairman
Shor addressed Mrs.Pollock, stating she would attend the City Council meeting to speak in behalf
of the issue, if needed.
DISCUSSION OF FIVE YEAR AGREEMENT FOR GREENWOOD SOFTBALL,
COMPLEX CONCESSION: Mr. Matthews explained that the concession at the Greenwood
Softball Complex is currently being operated on a month-to-month basis with Ms.Christine Heinesh,
who has operated the concession since 1989. Staff is recommending a multi-year contract with Ms.
Heinesh based on her past performance operating the concessions at both Bill Witt Complex and
Greenwood. Specifics of the contract call for a variable monthly rate according to the number of
teams playing,as that figure changes during the year. Currently,girls' fast pitch and flag football
are utilizing the facility. Mr.Valenzuela moved that the five year agreement with Christine Heinesh
be approved and recommended to the City Council. Mr. Ruiz seconded and the motion passed
unanimously.
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I. DIRECTOR'S REPORT. Mr.Matthews stated that staff is considering some method of securing
the entrance of Hans Suter Park at night due to vandalism and the continuing trash problem.
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS: None.
CURRENT CONCERNS: Mr. Koepke commented on the need for additional plantings in the
downtown area, as this is the City's front door, and it is important to make a positive impression
with tourists.
Chairman Shor suggested that the Committee recognize Mr. Jack Ratkovic, former Committee
member, at the following meeting and asked staff to coordinate the reception.
HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC: None.
ADJOURNMENT: As there was no further business, Chairman Shor adjourned the meeting at
4:00 p.m.
Malcolm Matthews,Director
Park&Recreation Department
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