City of
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
December 21, 2009
Present: Commissioners Eggers, Gardiner, Lewis, Rosenthal; Director Robertson
Absent: Commissioner Noraas; City Council Liaison Silbiger; Superintendents Dials and Gies
Gardiner called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. at Council Chambers,
Study Session – November 16, 2009
In the section entitled “Financial and Business Plan,” under Discussion Among Commissioners, Rosenthal requested a correction in the first sentence of the second paragraph as follows: “Rosenthal suggested actively promoting citizen involvement about Parks Commission issues at Budget Committee meetings….”.
MOTION Eggers moved to approve the minutes as amended. Rosenthal seconded the motion.
The vote was: 4 yes – 0 no
Regular Meeting – November 23, 2009
Under “Approval of Minutes” for the October 26 regular meeting, Eggers said the minutes contained amendments but the sentence referencing approval did not make note of that. She suggested rephrasing the sentence to read: “Noraas moved to approve the minutes as amended.”
MOTION Rosenthal moved to approve the minutes as amended. Lewis seconded the motion.
The vote was: 4 yes – 0 no
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
None
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
Robertson said the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the year ending June 30, 2009, was presented by City of
Commissioners asked several clarifying questions about the CAFR. Lewis pointed out that page ii of the Introduction included a paragraph stating: “Although the statewide ballot measure restructured the manner of accounting for property tax monies, it is anticipated that the Commission will continue to receive the same percentage of citywide tax dollars as in previous years for parks and recreation purposes.” Lewis suggested reading that sentence aloud during a budget session. Gardiner called for a motion.
MOTION Eggers moved to accept the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009. Rosenthal seconded the motion.
The vote was: 4 yes – 0 no
NEW BUSINESS
2010 Meeting calendar
Robertson said the commission established its annual meeting schedule in December of each year. He asked the commission for any changes to the proposed 2010 schedule prepared by staff. Commissioners agreed to move the December meetings back by one week to accommodate the holidays, with the study session occurring on Monday, December 13, and the regular meeting held on Monday, December 20. All other meeting dates were accepted as presented.
SUB-COMMITTEE and STAFF REPORTS
Eggers reported that the second Pesticides Subcommittee meeting occurred on December 15 and a local toxicologist attended. She said the toxicologist provided excellent feedback on the current Parks pesticide policy and usage. Robertson suggested noticing subsequent meetings and allowing community members to observe.
ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS
Rosenthal questioned when staff planned to meet with the aquatics community regarding the Daniel Meyer Pool. Robertson said the meeting would occur in January and staff was considering having a facilitator.
UPCOMING MEETING DATES and PROPOSED AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT– By consensus, with no further business, Gardiner adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION – By consensus, Gardiner adjourned into executive session at 7:45 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION – By consensus, Gardiner adjourned out of executive session at 9:15 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT– By consensus, Gardiner adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Susan Dyssegard,