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MINUTES <br />PARKS & REC COMMISSION <br />FEBRUARY 1, 2024 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />2 <br />Commissioner Mui asked the type of language that would be added to address diversity and <br />inclusion. <br /> <br />The City Administrator stated that they do have some examples they can use, but specifically for <br />this position would be more program and participation related. <br /> <br />Commissioner Mui commented that Little Canada as a community has a lot of diversity, and it <br />could be helpful to identify the diversity of the community in the posting. <br /> <br />Commissioner Schletty asked whether the position would be posted internally or just externally. <br /> <br />The City Administrator commented that they would post the position externally and if there are <br />internal candidates, they could also apply. He provided details on the review and hiring process <br />which utilizes multiple staff members. He stated that even though it is not required, the Council <br />would still be involved in the choice as this is a department head position. <br /> <br />PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR 2884 AND 2886 CENTERVILLE ROAD UPDATE <br />The City Administrator stated that the City Council approved moving ahead with this purchase <br />agreement and provided an update on that process and the agreed upon lease back terms. He <br />stated that closing is anticipated for February 21st or 22nd. <br /> <br />Chair Horwath commented that this is a big step for parks and the community as they look for a <br />community gathering space for the future. <br /> <br />PARK WAYFINDING SIGNAGE SUBCOMMITTEE UPDATE <br />Commissioner Mui commented that the subcommittee met to begin discussions on the <br />wayfinding signage and what should be included. He stated that he will continue to update the <br />Commission as they progress on their work. <br /> <br />Commissioner Williams commented that she will be meeting with the Historical Society to learn <br />more information on the parks. <br /> <br />The City Administrator commented that staff has discussed not holding a March Commission <br />meeting as the only agenda item at this time would be this subcommittee update. <br /> <br />Commissioner Mui agreed that he would not have much to update at the March meeting and <br />would have a more robust update on the subcommittee progress at the April meeting. <br /> <br />NEW BUSINESS <br /> <br />2023 RECREATION PROGRAMS REVIEW <br />The City Administrator noted that a written report was provided. He recognized that they have <br />tried a lot of new recreation programs and perhaps the group can start to think about what has <br />worked well and areas where they would like to see programing grow.