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157 <br /> <br /> Ms. Peggy Van Yahres, Chair of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, <br />explained that the Board has been working with staff to come up with a better misSion, a <br />better definition of membership, and a clearer statement of expectations. <br /> <br /> Mr. Caravati asked if the Board could facilitate fund raising activity, but Ms. Van <br />Yahres said the Board was not chosen for that kind of ability. <br /> <br /> Ms. Richards said that other communities have large benefactors for their parks, <br />and she feels we need to make an appeal for these type donations. <br /> <br />Ms. Van Yahres said the Board could discuss the issue. <br /> <br /> Ms. Richards said the concept of developing a vision is a new track the City is <br />taking and she would appreciate some guidance on this. <br /> <br /> Mr. Lynch agreed with Ms. Richards comments about fund raising and vision, <br />and agreed with the need for new parkland and open space. Mr. Lynch said he feels <br />City/County participation is also very important and feels we need to make sure funding <br />for regional areas is more equitable. <br /> <br /> Mr. Toscano asked why three three-year terms was recommended since the <br />normal term limit is two terms. Mr. Toscano also asked who the Board proposes to <br />advise. <br /> <br />Ms. Van Yahres said the Board would advise Council and staff. <br /> <br /> Mr. Toscano said he sees a potential conflict since there is a separate capital <br />improvement program committee and a school capital committee as well. Mr. Toscano <br />said he thinks it would be appropriate for the Board to advise staff on new parkland, and <br />suggested it be qualified by inserting advise staff. Mr. Toscano said he does not want the <br />Board advocating something that is not in the school budget. <br /> <br /> Mr. O'Connell said there is a link between the Schools and the Board since a <br />School representative serves on the Board. <br /> <br /> Mr. Cox asked what the role of the Board would be in reviewing recreation <br />programs, and Ms. Van Yahres said a preview of new programs would be given to the <br />Board. <br /> <br /> IvIr. Cox said he would like the Board to review programs to assure that they are <br />still attractive. Mr. Cox asked what specific goals the Board has for the coming year. <br /> <br /> Ms. Van Yahres said that one specific goal is to assess parks from a maintenance <br />and use standpoint. <br /> <br /> Mr. Caravati suggested that the terms of the members be restricted to two three- <br />year terms. <br /> <br /> Mr. Toscano made a motion to approve the mission statement with the following <br />additions: adding advising the School Board and staff to the first paragraph; adding staff <br />in IA3, adding staff in IV, and restricting terms to two three-year terms. Ms. Richards <br />seconded the motion and it was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Mr. Caravati, <br />Mr. Cox, Mr. Lynch, Ms. Richards, Mr. Toscano. Noes: None. <br /> <br /> Ms. Richards suggested that a method be set up for regular interaction between <br />the Board and the School CIP Committee or staff and she thinks their input would be <br />very helpful. <br /> <br />REPORT/APPROPRIATION: $4,500 - FREE BIKE PROGRAM <br /> <br /> Mr. O'Connell said that there is no longer a need to appropriate City funds as <br />another source of funding for the bike program has been found. Mr. O'Connell said this <br /> <br /> <br />