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Parks Commission Meeting Minutes September 8, 2003 Page 7 1 constant contact with public adding that this is where the Parks Commission could help. 3 Ms. Dunn clarified that her question was whether the policy is implying that the Parks 4 Commission would no longer be commissioned. Chair Jindra noted that almost every 5 community has a Parks Commission and a Parks and Recreations department. She stated that it 6 would be hard to understand if they are planning to eliminate the Parks Commission. 7 8 Mr. Zurbey clarified that he heard Public Works Director Hartman stated that the City and 9 School Board are working together. He further clarified that what he is hearing is that the school 10 is saying it is their property and can do what they want without input from other groups affected 11 by their decisions. He expressed concerns stating that you cannot have a situation where you 12 have your cake and eat it too. He stated that all groups and organizations affected by their 13 decisions should also have a say in the process. Public Works Director Hartman explained that 14 this is what the new subcommittee is about. He clarified that the subcommittee would include 15 members of the Parks Commission, City Council and Staff, School Board members and the 16 Booster Club. He further clarified that all parties involved in this new subcommittee would 17 participate in making the final decisions. 18 19 Ms. Dunn clarified that there were so many unanswered questions with respect to the first draft, which is why they decided to review and update the first draft of the policy. 22 Commissioner Ganley stated that the Parks Commission Chair should represent the Commission 23 on this subcommittee. Ms. Dunn agreed noting that it was implied in the first draft that the Parks 24 Commission would no longer be commissioned. 25 26 Commissioner Jensen volunteered to be a member of the new subcommittee. Public Works 27 Director Hartman suggested that the Chair and Vice Chair also be involved. 28 29 Vice Chair Koehntop asked when would the Parks Commission have time to provide feedback 30 on the first draft. Ms. Dunn clarified that they were not satisfied with what was provided as the 31 first draft of the policy and that they have asked for revisions. She stated that the revised draft 32 would be provided at their next meeting. 33 34 Vice Chair Koehntop asked Public Works Director Hartman to set up meeting with Mr. Morrison 35 to discuss their issues and concerns. Public Works Director Hartman stated that he would set up 36 a meeting with Mr. Morrison. 37 38 Public Works Director Hartman clarified that Chair Jindra, Vice Chair Koehntop and 39 Commissioner Jensen would represent the Parks Commission on this new subcommittee. 40 41 Chair Jindra clarified that they made it very clear at this meeting that they are not asking to be tt' decision makers. She further clarified that they are only asking to be able to make recommendations as an advisory group. 44 45 Motion by Vice Chair Koehntop, second by Commission Ganley to request that Public Works