City of Ashland

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

STUDY SESSION
MINUTES

ATTENDANCE

Present:  Commissioners Amarotico, Eggers, Gardiner, Lewis, Rosenthal; Director Robertson; Superintendent Gies; Superintendent Teige

Absent:     None

CALL TO ORDER         

Gardiner called the study session to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Parks office, 340 S. Pioneer Street.

OLD BUSINESS

2005-2006 BUDGET DISCUSSION

Robertson reviewed the 2005-2006 budget process to date and reported that revenues were sound, with a larger-than-anticipated cash carryover from the 2004-2005 fiscal year. He asked staff to present their fiscal overviews for the upcoming year.

Discussion Among Commissioners

The commission discussed numerous aspects about the budget process and projects slated to occur in the next fiscal year. Topics included expenditures at various park facilities, staffing issues, optional budgetary considerations in the Recreation Division, Youth Activities Levy funding, the relationship between the Parks Department and the Ashland School District, proposed Capital Improvement Plan expenditures, and others.

The commission directed staff to compile an itemized list of Capital Improvement Plan projects [and associated costs] for future review by the commission.

NEW BUSINESS

DIRECTOR REVIEW PROCESS

Gardiner reviewed his memo outlining potential changes to the Director review process.

Discussion Among Commissioners

Commissioners agreed to discuss the matter in more detail at a future time.

ADJOURNMENT – With no further business, Gardiner adjourned the meeting.

Respectfully submitted, Susan Dyssegard, Ashland Parks and Recreation