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Parks Commission Meeting Minutes February 9, 2004 Page 6 2 Public Works Director Hartman agreed and suggested that the Commission decide on what month they 3 would like to have the park opening as he would like to include it in the spring newsletter. Chair Jindra 4 clarified that the newsletter is published quarterly. 6 Commissioner Gebhardt asked for a schedule of the article deadlines for each quarter of the newsletter. 7 Public Works Director Hartman stated that he would check on the deadlines and update the 8 Commission. 9 10 Commissioner Hallada asked when maintenance of the parks would be handed off to City. Public 11 Works Director Hartman stated that it would be handed off to the City on September 4s'. 12 13 VIII. CITY COUNCIL UPDATE - Randy Stille — City Council 14 15 Council Member Stille introduced himself to the Commission stating that he would be the Council 16 Liaison for 2004. He thanked everyone for their service on the Parks Commission noting that it is a joy 17 to see people serving and working with the Community. He stated that the City Council has been 18 discussing their communication process with the various Commissions and from those discussion the 19 Council has scheduled a joint meeting with the Parks Commission. He stated that the meeting is 20 scheduled for April 12, 2004 at 5:30 p.m. and suggested that they consider including a discussion of the parks grand opening as an agenda item. He encouraged the Commissioners to share their thoughts and 2t ideas noting that the overall purpose of the joint meeting is to provide both the City Council and the 23 Parks Commission with an opportunity to meet and get to know each other, become familiar with their 24 issues and concerns. He explained his role with the Commission stating that he would attend the Parks 25 Commission meetings as needed. He stated that he would watch the meetings via cable tv and 26 encouraged the Commissioners to email or call with any questions or concerns. He thanked everyone 27 stating that they appreciate all of their help in fine-tuning the City Parks. He stated that the residents are 28 truly excited to get the parks back for their use. 29 30 Mr. Zurbey referenced Council Member Stille's comments regarding his attendance to the Parks 31 Commission meetings stating that he would prefer to see Council Member Stille attend every Parks 32 Commission meeting. He explained that communication between the Council and Commission should 33 take place meeting to meeting, with updates from the Council on a monthly basis. He stated that this 34 would also give Council Member Stille the opportunity to take back any issues or discussion items from 35 each of the Parks Commission meetings. He expressed his disappointment to learn that some of the 36 Council Members were not even aware of the activities presently taking place in the City Parks. He 37 stated that all of the Council Members should be aware of what is going on in our parks. He would like 38 it requested that the Council Member attend every Parks Commission meeting. 39 40 Council Member Stille thanked the Commission and expressed his appreciation for their comments. He 41 assured the Commission that he would be present as often as needed and that he would stay abreast of 42 all issues. He asked the Commission to play it by ear for the time being. 9 44" Commissioner Ganley asked if there are any early numbers available that show the number of users at 45 the ice rinks. Public Works Director Hartman stated that it is too early in the season to get a true idea of