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PARKS COMMITTEE M
July 19, 1989
Councilmembers Present: Steve Dowell, Chair.
staff Present: Mr. Chow, Barney Wilson, Chief
Frederiksen, Carolyn Lake, Alana
Mclalwain, Nancy Woo, Helen Wickstrom,
Nancy Leahy, Neil Sullivan, Patrice
Thorell, Jack Ball, Cheryl Fraser, Karen
Michel, Pam Rumer, Doreen Higgins.
Note: As Councilmember Dowell was the only councilmember
present, Councilmember Houser was available by telephone
to vote on those issues that needed immediate attention.
Parking Ordinance
Karen Michel presented a parking ordinance proposed by the
department that would allow limited law enforcement commission for
parking violations only, for the Park Security staff. Duties would
include overtime, double parking, parking on the wrong side of the
street or in restricted areas. Michel explained that passage of
the ordinance would reduce the calls made to the Police Department
to enforce parking violations in the park system.
Chief Frederiksen spoke in favor of the ordinance and reported that
the Police Department has been working closely 'Vith the Parks
Department in creating this ordinance.
Dowell moved to accept the Ordinance as presented; Councilmember
Houser seconded the motion by telephone.
Special Populations Gold Medal Slide Shoe:
Nancy Leahy explained that the Special Populations division has
been selected as one of the top four finalists for, the National
Gold Medal Award. Helen Wickstrom added that the ,competition for
this award was very tight, as the department cbxlp*te4 with cities
with populations of up to 200,000.
Leahy then presented the 1989 Special Populations Cold Medal Slide
Show. Wilson credited Leahy and Fraser for the nice job done on
the slide show.
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Golf Course Rates
Wilson explained that the new golf course has been open for a month
and the department is taking a look at rates and how adjustments
can be made to accomodate requests made by the community. Some
adjustments that the department are investigating for next year
include: raising the weekend rates at the 18-hole from $15 to $18;
raising weekend rates at the par-3 by $1; and giving senior rates
at select times during the week of $12 or $13 to anyone 55 and
over.
Sullivan also reported that the golf complex is in need of
additional staff, as the present staff are overworked and unable
to keep the complex in acceptable condition. Sullivan requested
permission to hire 2 of the 4 maintenance staff immediately that
are included in the 1990 budget.
After discussion, it was agreed that the staff are needed
immediately. Mr. Chow gave the department permission to begin the
screening and hiring process, while at the same time, the issue is
going through the proper channels and committees for approval. *
Parks Committee chairman, Steve Dowell, instructed the Committee
to submit the issue to the Operations Committee for approval.
*The department has had to delay advertising of the positions until
Council approval at the August 1 City Council meeting.