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MINUTES PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION December 5, 2019 Heights Commons is much larger and may not be as comparable. Chu asked if rental rates and revenue generation could also be studied. Horwath stated he is in favor of this project and thought it would be a huge enhancement to the park. Chair Miller asked about the maintenance costs of a community building. The Community Services Manager stated there would most likely need to be additional resources to help manage and maintain the facility. Schletty mentioned there has been vandalism in a few of the parks and wondered what could be done to secure a community building. The Community Services Manager stated security cameras and increased lighting have been added to many of the buildings, and this has significantly cut down on vandalism. Chu suggested partitions to make smaller rooms so the building could be used more effectively. Horwath made a motion to proceed with researching and developing ideas for a community building. Chu seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. The Community Services Manager stated the City Council is hosting the Holiday Party on January 2, which is the same night as the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting. He suggested rescheduling the meeting to Tuesday, January 7 at 6:30. Chair Miller made a motion to reschedule the meeting to 1. Thursday, January 9 at 5:30, or 2. Tuesday, January 7 at 6:30, or 3. Cancel the meeting if needed. Schletty seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. The Community Services Manager reported youth activities were wrapping up for the year, and registration was open for the basketball clinic, skating lessons, and winter gymnastics. He explained the rinks were being flooded and staff hoped to have them ready before the winter break. The Community Services Manager stated the City was offering adult broomball this year, and basketball on Sunday evenings. The Community Services Manager reported there was no Market Place Morning Talk in December. The Community Services Manager reported staff was preparing for Cookies with Santa on December 7. He stated Facebook metrics show that about 900 people were interested in the event this year. The Community Services Manager noted there were about 300 people last year. He thanked all of the event sponsors including LCRA, Molly’s Creative Catering, and Cardigan Ridge. OTHER BUSINESS RESCHEDULE JANUARY MEETING