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MINUTES <br />PARKS & REC COMMISSION <br />MAY 6, 2021 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />3 <br /> <br />RECOMMENDING DEDICATION OF THE NATURE PLAY AREA IN MEMORY <br />OF WILLIAM BLESENER <br /> <br />Further discussion: The Commission commented that perhaps it would be helpful to further <br />discuss a naming policy in the future. <br /> <br />Commissioner Chu stated that she would want to ensure support from the family as well. <br /> <br />Commissioner Abruzzese commented that she was unsure whether this area would even have <br />signage and therefore perhaps a step back should be taken as to naming the area in memory of <br />someone. <br /> <br />The Community Services Manager commented that there would be a small sign as previously <br />discussed and that this was only a motion of recommendation. <br /> <br />The foregoing motion was duly seconded by Horwath. <br />Ayes (4). Nays (3) (Abruzzese, Chu, and Hipp). Motion passed. <br /> <br />It was noted that some members of the Commission that supported the motion hoped that this <br />would generate discussion by the Council on the naming of smaller areas within parks. Some <br />members that voted against the motion noted that their action was not against the idea but <br />wondering if there was a policy that should be followed or whether this would be an appropriate <br />thing to dedicate in former Mayor Bleseden’s honor. <br /> <br />NEW BUSINESS: NEW RECREATION COORDINATOR <br />The Community Services Manager introduced the new Recreation Coordinator noting that she <br />began on April 19th and has been doing a fantastic job. He stated that the Recreation Coordinator <br />brings with her a great deal of experience, noting that more detail can be found within the staff <br />report. He stated that she has already been doing great things in her first few weeks. <br /> <br />The Recreation Coordinator highlighted some of the things she has been working on including <br />the farmers market and a new four-week youth naturalist program. <br /> <br />Commissioner Abruzzese stated that she is happy to see the addition of EBT at the Farmers <br />Market and the new youth naturalist program. <br /> <br />Commissioner Chu commented that she also supports the idea to make the Farmers Market more <br />inclusive and asked if there would be any additional advertising to market to people that may not <br />be aware of the market. <br /> <br />The Recreation Coordinator commented that she will be working with someone to include <br />additional signage that includes different languages in an attempt to bring in more people.