City of Ashland
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
STUDY SESSION
MINUTES
Present: Commissioners Amarotico, Eggers, Gardiner, Lewis, Rosenthal; Director Robertson; Superintendent Gies; Superintendent Teige
Absent: None
Gardiner called the study session to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Parks office,
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.
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,