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PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
August 16, 1982
6:30 P.M.
Scout House COMMISSIONERS
CALL TO ORDER was made by Chairman Dahlquist at 6:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present - Dahlquist, McFadden, Wright, Donovan,
Boone, and Popovich.
Absent - Cochran.
Also present were:
Doug Duncanson, Parks Superintendent
Larry Dossey, Principal Civil Engineer
Frank Aleshire, City Manager
Claude Lewis, Council Liaison
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the Regular Meeting, held July 19, 1982, were
approved as corrected; Page 2, paragraph 3, correcting
the speaker's name to Mr. Bob Edmondson.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting, held June 28, 1982, were
approved as submitted.
Minutes of the Regular Meetings, held March 15, 1982 and
May 19, 1982 were tabled, and Staff was directed to
contact those Commissioners who are no longer on the
Commission, and solicit their vote.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Carlsbad Bridge Issue
With the aid of a wall exhibit, Larry Dossey of the
Engineering Department gave a staff report on the matter,
outlining the major features of the Carlsbad Bridge
project. He responded to Commission questions regarding
funding, and parking for the beach area.
Commissioner McFadden expressed the opinion that if
Carlsbad Boulevard is to be widened to four lanes south of
the bridge, two lanes should be traffic lanes, and the
remaining two lanes could be utilized for parking.
Mr. Gene Powell Jr. addressed the Commission, and
expressed concern with regard to safety and parking in
the area.
It was noted that the matter was informational only, and
no action was necessary.
Reschedule Meeting Times
Commission discussion related to the desire to reschedule
the meeting times for the Parks and Recreation Commission
regular meetings to an earlier time. Concern was
expressed that changing the meeting times to 4:30 P.M.
would prohibit many working people from attending the
meetings.
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Donovan
Boone
Popovich
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The Commission directed that Staff revise the agenda,
placing such items as Council Reports, Committee Reports,
and the Director's Report at the beginning of the agenda,
which would push most items of public interest to
approximately 5:00 P.M. or later, and allow the public to
be present during matters of unfinished and new business.
The Commission rescheduled their meeting times for the
regular Parks and Recreation Commission meetings to 4:30
P.M.
It was noted that the September, 1982 meeting would
include a tour, which would begin at 4:30 P.M., and the
actual meeting would begin at approximately 6:30 P.M.
NEW BUSINESS
Election of a Co-Chairman
Commissioner Donovan nominated Commissioner McFadden for
the position of Co-Chairman.
Capital Improvement Project (CIP)
Doug Duncanson, Parks Superintendent, gave a brief staff
report on the matter.
In response to Commission query, he indicated that Hosp
Grove is an unfunded project, and Staff is recommending
that it remain unfunded.
Mr. Duncanson continued to give an update on all
projects under the Parks and Recreation CIP Program.
Commissioner McFadden suggested that the Historical
Society concentrate on the Stagecoach development.
Commission discussion briefly related to the matter of
the signage for City entrances, and the median issue, and
the Commission directed Staff to bring same back at the
next regular meeting for further discussion.
Commissioner McFadden suggested a wish list or gift
catalogue be created for the South La Costa area, and
discussion reflected same.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Council Member Lewis reported that Council accepted the
fee study.
Mr. Lewis also reported that Council has appointed Mr.
Norris Cochran as the new Commissioner. He added that
the Commission should be up to full strength by the end
of September, 1982.
Council Member Lewis reported that he and Mayor Casler are
serving on the City's Sub-Committee to the School
District, and they have gotten off to a good start.
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The City Manager suggested that the planners be invited to
attend the next meeting to give a presentation regarding
the school and park sites. He added that the matter will
go to the School Board on Wednesday, August 18, 1982, with
a recommendation to present the program to surrounding
districts, to deal with the boundary agreements. Mr.
Aleshire further suggested that the Commission review the
agreement prior to the September meeting.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
The matter was tabled to the October meeting, at which
time the Commission should have its' full strength of
Commissioners.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Doug Duncanson reported that Council approved the fee
study with some minor changes to the facility use
request, and use of the fields and lights.
He added that the Police Department was asked to prepare a
report regarding allowing alcoholic beverages in the
parks.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
It was noted that this was Commissioner Boone's last
meeting, and the Commission expressed their appreciation
to Commissioner Boone for her service.
Open House at the Scout House
Chairman Dahlquist requested that Staff send a letter of
appreciation to those persons responsible for the open
house at the Scout House.
ADJOURNMENT
By proper motion, the meeting was adjourned at 8:06 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
ANN R. ALLEMAN
Minutes Clerk