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MINUTES PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION December 1, 2016 Heller as the new City Clerk to explain that once the applicant submits their initial application, the City sends out questions for the applicant to answer. Once the applicant’s answers are received the top responses are chosen for a phone interview. After the phone interview, a few top applicants are chosen for the in-person interview. The City Administrator suggested the Commission members consider being a part of the interview board. Sullivan asked if use of social media should be moved from the desired to a minimum qualification. The City Administrator thought moving it to a minimum qualification may detract some applicants who could learn on the job. Chu stated she was not in favor of changing it because it would turn people away from the position. Ray agreed. The Mayor explained the Commission may also become more involved in social media as the City becomes more involved. Chu suggested the job description be edited slightly to reflect the need for the person to be responsive to address changes within the City. The City Administrator asked where that should be included. Chu suggested it be placed under the Strategic Planning Section. The City Administrator said he would draft something to look at for the next Commission meeting. Chair Miller explained the City was looking into paving the east side of Pioneer Park’s temporary parking area to comply with City ordinances. Chair Miller explained staff had put together a list of other cities parking ordinances for their parks as well. The City Administrator stated there was currently $80,000 in the budget to pave the temporary parking area. He explained, according to the ordinance, the park is 72 spaces too small, but noticed there is ample parking on most days of use. The City Administrator stated the Council wanted to make sure the park was in compliance, but also didn’t want to build parking that isn’t needed. To solve this problem, he stated the Council wanted to review the entire parking ordinance to ensure parking space restrictions are accurately serving the needs of the community. The City Administrator explained the Council also felt that the temporary parking structure didn’t need to be made permanent. He stated the Council wanted to remove the stop blocks and only allow grass parking for large events. The City Administrator noted grass parking is currently needed for about 5 events per year. The Director pointed out this would create disorder when more parking was needed. He suggested adding a permanent barricade to be opened when the temporary parking was needed. The City Administrator stated the Council thought it would be easier to have the area striped out for parking spaces when needed. He explained this would make it easier to mow and less permanent. The Commission agreed. 11.16.16 WORKSHOP: PIONEER PARK PARKING