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5.2 PARK AND RECREATION DIRECTOR’S REPORT - UPDATES

- Recreation Center - Outdoor - Neil Cummins Gym - Summer Playground - Special Events - Capital Projects – PW Staff Update - Beautification Committee

5.3 PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTORS REPORT – UPDATES ON PROJECTS and MAINTENANCE

6. BUSINESS ITEMS

6.1 Summer Program Preview 6.2 Discussion and Possible Action of FY 19-20 Fee Resolution

6.3 Review of Mid-Year Budget 6.4 Parks and Recreation Commission 2019 Meeting Calendar

6.4 Approve Minutes of January 2018 Meeting

7. ROUTINE AND OTHER MATTERS The following items do not require a formal hearing, although the Chair and staff will indicate why each item is on the agenda. Commission may decide to reschedule the item as a public hearing.

7.1 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

Review of Skate Park Rules

. 7.2 ITEMS FOR YEARLY REVIEW

Month  Items  

January  Review of Fee Resolution / Mid-Year Budget Review

February 

March

April Summer Playground Presentation / Volunteers of the Year

May

June Reorganize Commission (Select Chair and Vice-Chair); Annual Programming Report

July

August

September Summer Playground Wrap Up

October Fee Resolution Review

November Capital Improvement Update; Review of Winter Brochure

December Commission Wish List Review

7.3 TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS

8. ADJOURNMENT Next regular meeting will be on March 25th, 2019

9. PROCEDURAL NOTES

- All documents relating to agenda items are available for the public review in the Parks and

Recreation Departments of the Town of Corte Madera Offices at 498 Tamalpais Dr., between the hours of 8am – 5pm Monday – Thursday. Staff reports are normally available on Thursday afternoon preceding the Monday meeting. It is recommended that you contact the Parks and Recreation Department for availability.

- Each person desiring to speak on an item will be given an opportunity at the appropriate time.

Please state your name and address as the meeting is being recorded.

- APPEAL – Following the actions by the Parks and Recreation Commission at a public hearing or meeting, any decision of the Commission may be appealed to the Town Council within TEN (10) calendar days.

- In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to

participate in this meeting, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (415) 927-5072. For auxiliary aids or services or other reasonable accommodations to be provide by Town at or before the meeting, please notify the Parks and Recreation Department at least 3 business days (the Wednesday before the meeting) in advance of the meeting date. If the Town does not receive timely notification of your reasonable request, the Town may not be able to make the necessary arrangements by the time of the meeting.

January – Blomgren February – Phipps March – Engstrom April - Weingart

May – Miles June – Elsen July – Janowsky August – Blomgren

September - Phipps October –Engstrom November – Casissa December – Miles

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Summer Camps and classes: 

Kinder readiness camp at Neil Cummins and the Cove 

Tennis for kids 

Tennis for Adults 

AARP 

Techplosion 

Skateboarding  

Super soccer stars 

Aikido 

Skyhawks 

Dance classes 

Summer Playground 

Chili Cook off 

Movie night 

Chorus 

Speaker series 

AFIC programing  

 

 

 

Class ideas at dance studio: 

Capoeira for kids (Two days a week) 

Dance classes 

Ballroom dancing for adults 

Line Dancing 

Kung Fu 

Stretching class 

Yoga for kids 

AFIC yoga 

AA meetings 

Guitar Class 

Self Defense classes for women 

Boy scout meetings 

Possible home for the church Sunday care 

RESOLUTION NO. 16-2017

A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF CORTE MADERA SETTING THE FY 2017/2018 FEES FOR RESERVED USES OF TOWN'S OUTDOOR FIELDS AND

FACILITIES, COMMUNITY CENTER, NEIL CUMMINS GYMNASIUM, AND FEES FOR SPORTS, CLASSES, AND ACTIVITIES

WHEREAS, the Town of Corte Madera (hereinafter referred to as "TOWN")

provides facilities which may, by permit, be reserved for use at Corte Madera Town Park, The Cove Park, Menke Park, Piccolo Pavilion, Granada Park, Corte Madera Community Center, Community Center Readerboard, and Neil Cummins School Gymnasium; and

WHEREAS, the TOWN also provides facilities for annual and seasonal use by

permit at Corte Madera Town Park, The Cove Park and Neil Cummins Gymnasium for organized groups such as the Mill Valley Soccer Club, Twin Cities Little League, and St. Patrick's CYO Basketball; and

WHEREAS, the TOWN provides sports leagues, classes and activities at

reasonable fees, and augments its recreation programs with fees charged toward covering the costs of providing said programs; and

WHEREAS, it is in the public's best interest for the Council to review fees from

time to time.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:

Section I. Resolution 16/2017 is hereby rescinded. The FY 2017-2018 2019 – 2020 Parks and Recreation Fee Resolution is hereby repealed and superseded by this Resolution.

Section II. For the purposes of this resolution, "Residents" shall mean, the following:

A) for the use of facilities and programs located on property owned by the Larkspur School District (Neil Cummins Gymnasium, The Cove Park, Town Park Summer Playground Program, Softball and Soccer fields at Town Park (this soccer field is located in the north east portion of Town Park and the south east portion of Neil Cummins School), Tennis Courts at Granada School, and Sand Volleyball Court at The Cove School), "residents" shall mean individuals who reside in or groups and organizations which have their principal place of business located within the County of Marin;

B) For the use of all other facilities and programs (Picnic Areas, Piccolo Pavilion,

Town Park other than the areas mentioned in (a) above, Community Center, Community Center Reader Board and Tennis Courts at Town Park) "residents" shall mean individuals who reside in or groups and organizations which have their principal place of business located within the Town of Corte Madera and The City of Larkspur.

C) For the purpose of this resolution, all fees will be assessed at those amounts which are in effect during the fiscal year of the scheduled activity, subject to the following exception: the summer playground program shall be assessed at the amount of the fee set by resolution, regardless of the fiscal year in which the program may begin.

Section III.

COMMUNITY CENTER FACILITIES The hourly use fees/charges applicable to users of the TOWN'S Recreation Center shall be:

A. COMMUNITY CENTER RESIDENTS NON-RESIDENTS

Main Hall / $235/ hour (4 hour min) bar Area / Patio I Kitchen

$275 hour (4 hour min)

Classrooms (Individual Room A, B, C or D) $25 / HR $35 / HR Combination of Classrooms (A – D) $75 / HR $85 / HR

B. ADDITIONAL FEES

Cleaning and Damage Deposit: depending upon type of activity $500.00 - $2000.00

Overtime: Any time used over contracted time will be billed at double the rate per hour.

Security: The cost of necessary contracted security, plus 10% for overhead, will be borne by the renter.

C. DIGITAL MARQUEE

The use fees/charges applicable to users of the TOWN'S Reader board shall be:

GENERAL USE COMMERCIAL USE

Reader Board $25.00/ message $130.00/day

D. OTHER FEES

Filming Fee

1-3 People on Crew - $150/ Day 4-6 People on Crew - $200/Day 7-9 People on Crew - $300/Day 1O+ People on Crew - $700/Day

(Town of Corte Madera Business License also required.)

Special Events Permit RESIDENTS NON-RESIDENTS Special Events Application $100.00 / per application $200.00 / per application

YEARLY MEMBERSHIP

TO CORTE MADERA AFIC RESIDENTS NON-RESIDENTS

$25 / YEAR $40 / YEAR

Section IV.

OUTDOOR FACILITIES The one-day use fees/charges applicable to users of the TOWN'S outdoor fields and facilities shall be:

A. PICNIC AREAS PER SITE RESIDENTS NON-RESIDENTS

Area A - G Town Park $30 I Hour $40 I hour Area 1 - 2 The Cove (4 hour segments)

$30 I Hour $40 I hour

Cleaning and Damage Deposit $200.00 $200.00 (fully refundable)

B. MENKE PARK: RESIDENTS NON-RESIDENTS

Piccolo Pavilion

Cleaning and Damage Deposit (fully refundable)

A Special Event Permit is also required

$55.00/ hour

$ 300.00

$65.00/ hour

$300.00

C. ATHLETIC FIELDS RESIDENTS NON-RESIDENTS

Town Park West Field, East Field, Softball Field and The Cove Field

Twin Cities Little League / Twin Cities Softball

$95.00 I hour

$110.00 I hour

$15/ hour

D. COURTS RESIDENTS NON-RESID ENTS

Town Park and Granada Tennis Courts

Annual Tennis Court Key (available July 1) $40.00 $50.00 ½ Year Tennis Court Key (available Jan 1) $25.00 $35.00

Daily Tennis Court Key $5.00 $10.00

The Cove Sand Volleyball Court $20.00 I hour $25.00 I hour

E. GRAVEL LOT:

Overflow Parking Lot (by Nordstrom)

Cleaning and Damage Deposit (may be fully refundable)

RESIDENTS I NON-RESIDENTS

$1000.00 - $2500.00 / day

$ 5000.00

Section V.

NEIL CUMMINS FACILITIES The use fees/charges applicable to users of the Neil Cummins Gymnasium shall be:

A. NEIL CUMMINS GYM

Gymnasium

St. Patrick's CYO Basketball

St. Patrick's CYO Volleyball

RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT

$70 hour $85 hour

$60 hour

$27.50 hour $35 hour

Section VI.

KIDS CLUB AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM The After school Program use fees shall be applicable to users of the Town's before and after school program at the rate of:

A. KIDS CLUB

School Days Kindergarten students Grades 1-6

Non-School Days Ages 5-12

$36.00/day $25.00/day

$47.00/day

Section VII.

SUMMERPLAYGROUNDPROGRAM

The Summer Playground Program registration fees shall be applicable to

users of the Town Park and The Cove School programs, and shall be the annual one-

time registration fee for the publicized program, or for any part thereof:

A. SUMMER PLAYGROUND RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT

Summer Playground Participant $650 per child $850 $750per child (8 Weeks)

1st Sibling $550 per child $750 $650per child 2nd Sibling $485 per child $685 $585per child

Drop in Daily Fee $50 $55 per day Weekly Fee $175 $185 per week

Summer Playground CIT

Year 1 $300/per child $400/per child Year2 $200/per child $300/ per child Year3 $100/per child $200/ per child

Town of Corte Madera Employees,

Employees of the Central Marin Police Agency and the

Central Marin Fire Department Registration fees exempted

Section VIII.

RECREATION DEPARTMENT PROGRAM RATES:

Program rates will be in accordance to the Parks and Recreation Department

Instructor Pay Schedule and Program Policy Pricing Policy.

Section IX.

The use fees/charges, excluding duty staff, applicable to users of the TOWN'S parks and recreational facilities shall not be applied to:

A. TOWN SPONSORED PROGRAMS Town Council, Boards/Commissions, Town Departments, Central Marin Police Authority and Corte Madera Volunteer Firefighters Association

B. TOWN HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATIONS

Annual meetings of TOWN'S bonafide Homeowners' Associations held in the Community Center shall be charged $35 per hour for proactive costs. Charges for the use of other Town facilities shall be at standard resident rates.

C. TOWN CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS

Fee waiver is contingent upon current Building Use Agreement between TOWN and Organization.

a. Corte Madera Lions Club b. Corte Madera Women's Improvement Club c. Corte Madera-Larkspur Mothers Club d. Friends of the Corte Madera Library e. Corte Madera Beautification Committee f. Corte Madera Town Band g. Corte Madera Community Foundation h. Non-Political Informal Community Groups (at Staffs discretion) i. Age Friendly Corte Madera j. Town Sponsored NRG Trainings

D. LARKSPUR SCHOOL DISTRICT Fee waiver is contingent upon current Joint Powers Agreement and Joint Use Agreement between TOWN and District.

E. TOWN OF CORTE MADER NRG GROUPS

Any meetings of Neighborhood Response Groups in the Town of Corte Madera shall be charged 50% off of the current resident rate for use of the Community Center. Charges for the use of other Town facilities shall be at standard resident rates.

F. EMPLOYEES

Of the Town of Corte Madera, Central Marin Police Authority and Central Marin Fire Department shall receive 25 % off any program or facility rate, unless otherwise noted for particular programs.

Section X. In those instances where the Town has sole authority to grant permission to persons ("permittee") wishing to use a Town-owned facility or a facility the use of which is controlled by the Town, the permittee shall not charge those participating in the permittee's activities conducted at the facility a fee or other charge that differentiates between the participants based on the participants' residency or place of business.

Section XI. The Town Manager, his duly authorized officers and agents, be and the same hereby are, directed to carry out the purposes and intent of the Resolution. This resolution shall take effect on July 1, 2018 July 1, 2019.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Corte Madera on March 20, 2018 by the following vote:

AYES: NOES: ABSENT:

COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS

ATTEST:

TOWN CLERK

MAYOR

Corte Madera Parks and Recreation July 2018 – December 2018 Budget Summary 

General Fund – Not Cost Recovering 

Expenses ‐ $206,546.76 of $413,150.00 ‐ 49.99% Expended 

Recreation Fund – Cost Recovering 

Expenses – $468,887.72 of $585,561.00 – 80.7% Expended 

TOTAL REVENUE ‐ $468,236.38 of $606,500 Anticipated 

 

 

Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Dates – 2019 

January 28 

February 25 

March 25 

April 22 

May 27 (Memorial Day) 

June 24 

July 22 

August 26 

September 23 

October 28 

November 25 (Thanksgiving – November 28) 

December 23 

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TOWN OF CORTE MADERA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING

CORTE MADERA TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS JANUARY 28, 2019 DRAFT MINUTES

Commissioners Present: Fred Casissa, Chair Nathan Blomgren Sarah Elsen Eric Engstrom Emily Janowsky Alden Miles Elein Phipps Camden Weinhart, Youth Commissioner Staff Mario Fiorentini, Recreation Director Present: Brian Hernandez, Recreation Supervisor 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL AND SALUTE TO THE FLAG Chair Casissa opened the meeting at 6:30 p.m. 2. OPEN TIME FOR PUBLIC COMMENT There were no comments. 3. PRESENTATIONS

A. Corte Madera Age Friendly Intergenerational Center Update Ms. Carla Condon, member of the Age-Friendly Intergenerational Center Task Force, gave a PowerPoint presentation. The Center opened on April 29, 2018 and membership has skyrocketed. She discussed the instructors, classes, and events. She noted staff member Pam Waterstone was the lynchpin of the center. There is something going on every day of the week and there is a wonderful array of events for all ages. Classes are scheduled for minimum-day (Wednesdays) so students can come directly from Neal Cummins or The Cove School. They are very proud of the fully equipped Makers Space- it has a laser cutter, a 3-D printer, a carving machine, water color printer, and more. Class size is limited to eight due to the lack of space. She stated they partnered with the Recreation Department, Marin Villages, and Age Friendly Solutions, the 501(c)(3) organization, in offering the Speaker Series, Movie Night, and other upcoming events. The Center was nominated for an award in innovation at the Independent Journal’s 26th Annual Awards Luncheon. Membership is $25 for Corte Madera residents and $40 for non-residents- it is tax deductible. Members can attend any and all classes for the year. There are 224 members as of today! She discussed the financials and noted they are starting this year off with $32,897. She urged everyone to get the word out about the center! Commissioner Janowsky asked if they have thought about raising the yearly membership fee- it was very low. Ms. Condon stated they raised it from $15 to $25 per year. They plan to raise the fee in 2020. Commissioner Elsen asked what the monetary donation was for the year. Ms. Condon stated it was about $62,000 which does not include the in-kind donations. The County Board of Supervisors gave them $10,000, the Family Foundation gave them $30,000, and County Health and Human Services and Central Marin Police Authority gave them donations.

B. Introduction of Xanat Rodriguez- Summer Playground Director

Recreation Director Fiorentini introduced Summer Playground Director Rodriguez. Summer Playground Director Rodriguez stated she is a member of the community and lives close by. She attended the Summer Playground Program as a child and her siblings still attend. She is very excited about the upcoming summer and a chance to provide a safe and fun environment.

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Recreation Director Fiorentini stated staff will make a presentation in April or May about the planning process for the program. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR There were no Consent Calendar items. 5. PARK AND RECREATION DIRECTOR AND COMMISSIONER REPORTS

5.1 Commissioners’ Reports - December Town Council Meetings

Commissioner Blomgren stated there were no Recreation Department or Commission related items on the Council agendas.

- Executive Advisory Committee Chair Casissa stated the Committee met last week with Recreation Director Fiorentini and talked about the agenda and the fee schedule.

- CMPR/IGC Programming Ad-Hoc Committee Recreation Director Fiorentini stated the Committee did not meet in January. They will be meeting before the next Commission meeting in February.

- Individual Commissioner Updates There were no updates.

5.2 Park and Recreation Director’s Report- Update - Community Center - Outdoor - Neil Cummins Gym - Summer Playground - Special Events - Capital Projects - Beautification Committee

Recreation Director Fiorentini reported staff has been working with Recreation Consultant Dave Wilkinson over the last several months on reorganizing roles and responsibilities in an attempt to increase service levels and efficiencies. Recreation Supervisor Hernandez has taken over the rental of the Community Center and the Neal Cummins Gymnasium. It is a detailed and challenging task that requires staff to work with a variety of personalities, organizations, requests, etc. One of the goals is to increase rental revenue. He reported the fields are closed for the winter. Little League starts at the end of January and Lacrosse starts at the end of February. These groups are very conscientious and aware of field conditions, the weather, etc. The Public Works Director will be at the February meeting to talk about improvements that have been made to the fields and other proposed projects. Staff is working with the Larkspur/Corte Madera School District on improvement to the Neal Cummins Gymnasium. It gets a great deal of use during the winter. Recreation Supervisor Hernandez stated Spaghetti Bingo was held last Friday and it was a huge success. He is working with the Public Works Department and the Beautification Committee on a Capital Project to redo the Menke Park sign and possibly relocate it. They are looking at a wood or metal sign and possibly moving it to the corner of Tamalpais and Magnolia or closer to the bus stop that says “Old Town Square”. Staff is looking at options and will present the project to the Commission soon. Funding will come from the Beautification Committee. Chair Casissa stated the Lion’s Club might be able to cover any cost overruns. Commissioner Blomgren asked if Spaghetti Bingo was sold out. Recreation Supervisor Hernandez stated “no”. Commissioner Blomgren stated people should be made aware of the fact that tickets would be on sale at the door. Commissioner Phipps asked if Old Town Square and Menke Park were the same. Recreation Supervisor Hernandez stated “yes”. 6 BUSINESS ITEMS

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6.1 Discussion and Possible Action on Animals in the Park Ordinance Chair Casissa reported this item has been on the agenda for a while and he would like some resolution tonight. The options include: 1) No change to the ordinance- animals are prohibited from parks; 2) Change the ordinance to allow dogs on leash in parks. A survey was done last year and the result was split- 51 to 49 in favor of leaving the ordinance as is. Commissioner Engstrom stated his concern would be that they were going against the wishes of half of the responders. He was expecting more people to be in favor of allowing dogs on leash in the parks. Commissioner Blomgren asked if they would be comfortable making a recommendation to the Council without a unanimous vote. Should they try to find a solution that they all agree on? Chair Casissa stated there were only two options. Commissioner Elsen stated one of the driving forces behind this discussion was to align the ordinances to make it easier on the Central Marin Police Authority. Recreation Director Fiorentini stated enforcement would probably be easier with the amended ordinance. Staff supports this idea. Commissioner Elsen asked about a trial period. Recreation Director Fiorentini stated that was not a realistic option. Commissioner Phipps asked if there was any feedback from the other towns about how it works for them. Recreation Director Fiorentini stated it would be driven by calls of service to the police departments. Youth Commissioner Weinhart stated changing the ordinance would not change things- there are already tons of dogs in the park on leash. Chair Casissa opened the meeting to public comments. There were no comments. Chair Casissa closed the meeting to public comments. M/s, Casissa/Janowsky, and approved to recommend that the Council amend the ordinance so it aligns with the ordinances in Larkspur and San Anselmo allowing animals in the park as long as they are on leash. Ayes: Elsen, Engstrom, Janowsky, Miles, Phipps, Weinhart, Chair Casissa Noes: Blomgren Recreation Director Fiorentini stated the Council would have two readings of the ordinance (first reading, then second reading and adoption) and it would go into effect 30 days after its adoption. Commissioner Elsen asked for an update from the Central Marin Police Authority six months or so after its adoption. Chair Casissa noted the signs in the park would need to be changed- and they will need dog poop bag dispensers!

6.2 Review and Discussion of Current Fee Resolution Recreation Director Fiorentini presented the staff report. Staff is recommending the following changes: 1) Clarifying the definition of “residents” in terms of programming fees to include Corte Madera, Larkspur, and anyone attending the Larkspur/Corte Madera School District; 2) A reduction in the fee for the Summer Playground Program from $850 to $750 for non-residents; 3) An increase in the daily fee for Summer Playground Program from $50 to $55 and for the weekly fee from $175 to $185; 4) Add “Town Sponsored NRG Training” to the Town/Civic Organizations category that are exempt from paying a rental fee for use of the Community Center. Commissioner Miles referred to the definition change in residency and asked would the effect would be. Recreation Director Fiorentini stated about 50% of the non-residents would now be considered residents. Commissioner Miles asked when the Summer Playground Program fees were last changed. Recreation Director Fiorentini stated two years ago. Commissioner Miles stated she would like to set an appropriate rate for this program taking into account all the other things they want to do. This program could supplement the other things they want to do while remaining affordable. Chair Casissa asked if the Summer Playground Program broke even last year. Recreation Director Fiorentini stated it made money.

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Chair Casissa noted that employees of the Town of Corte Madera were exempt from Summer Playground Program fees and he wondered if this should be extended to Police, Fire, and City of Larkspur employees. Commissioner Blomgren asked how many employees take advantage of this offer. Recreation Director Fiorentini stated maybe half a dozen. Commissioner Blomgren asked if staff could reach out to the other entities to get an idea of how many might take advantage. Town employees deserve a discount- maybe 25% or so. Commissioner Phipps stated most employees do not live in Corte Madera and they probably need a break. She was in favor of including Police and Fire employees but probably not Larkspur employees. Commissioner Janowsky stated she liked the idea of treating Corte Madera and Larkspur employees the same- they are the Twin Cities. A full subsidy might be too generous given the fact they are trying to close some revenue gaps. She suggested a 50% subsidy and to include Police, Fire, and Larkspur employees. Chair Casissa asked for clarification on Section IX (A), Town Sponsored Programs. He asked if Town employees pay the full rate for programs. Recreation Director Fiorentini stated there is a small discount (5% to 10%) for Town employees who want to use certain programs (soccer, gymnastics, etc.). Chair Casissa asked if this should be added to the resolution. Recreation Director Fiorentini stated that was a good idea. Chair Casissa referred to the athletic fields and stated Twin Cities Little League and Twin Cities Girls Softball pay $15 per hour. He asked when the rate was last raised. Recreation Director Fiorentini stated probably six years ago. Chair Casissa asked if it should be raised to $20 or $25 per hour. Commissioner Janowsky stated she would support an increase to $25 per hour- they are spending a lot to maintain the fields. Chair Casissa asked how the fees charged by the Intergenerational Center tie into this resolution. Recreation Director Fiorentini stated this is a discussion he needs to have with the center. The budgets are currently separate. Chair Casissa asked the Commission to forward any questions to Recreation Director Fiorentini. This item will be on the next agenda.

6.3 Review and Discussion of Skate Park Rules Recreation Director Fiorentini presented the staff report. He stated the previous comments by the Commission have centered on age appropriate levels for the park, whether to allow bikes, scooters, skates in the park, and uses in the park that might not be conducive to skateboarding. Commissioner Blomgren stated some of the other issues include the gates being left open and kids using the ramps as slides and preventing people from using them as intended. The gates should be self-closing and a sign should be installed saying “Skaters only”. They need to make parents aware of the fact that the skate park is not a playground. Recreation Director Fiorentini agreed and stated staff tries to schedule activities for young kids (2-4 year olds) early in the morning when the skate park is not heavily used. Commissioner Elsen stated the rules might be outdated by allowing only skate boards and in-line skates. She asked staff to check into whether or not scooters and bicycles would cause a huge increase in wear and tear of the equipment. Recreation Director Fiorentini stated this ties into the topic of the age requirements for the park. Bikes and scooters would probably not increase wear and tear. Commissioner Miles asked if they need to have certain rules posted from a liability standpoint. Recreation Director Fiorentini stated he would recommend not removing any of the existing rules. They have not been reviewed by the Town Attorney in a while. Commissioner Elsen asked for the following addition: “Surfaces may be hot”. She was concerned that the rules in the park are flagrantly ignored. She wondered if the sign should be titled “Code of Conduct” as opposed to “Rules”. Skaters should have priority. Chair Casissa opened the meeting to public comments.

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There were no comments. Chair Casissa closed the meeting to public comments. Commissioner Janowsky stated she liked the idea of having the skaters create a sign indicating this is a skate park. Recreation Director Fiorentini stated that was a good idea and he would reach out to the skaters who helped with the design of the park. Commissioner Elsen asked that the word “rider” be used instead of “skater”. She asked if bikers should be allowed. Commissioner Blomgren stated the park is too small for bikes. Commissioner Janowsky agreed. It was the consensus to ban scooters, bikes, and motorized vehicles from the park. Chair Casissa asked about age requirements. Commissioner Miles stated she would defer to the Town Attorney. Chair Casissa asked staff to add the suggestions made tonight to the list of existing rules and have them reviewed by the Town Attorney. The item will be on the next agenda.

6.4 Approve Minutes of December 17, 2018 Meeting M/s, Janowsky/Elsen, and approved unanimously (Engstrom and Miles abstained), to approve the December 17, 2018 minutes as submitted. 7. ROUTINE AND OTHER MATTERS

7.1 Future Agenda Items Chair Casissa stated the following items would be on a future agenda: 1) Updates from Public Works Director, Peter Brown; 2) Discussion and Possible Action on Fiscal Year 2019-20 Fee Resolution; 3) Discussion and Possible Action on 2019 and 2020 Meeting Schedule; 4) Review of Current Fiscal Year Budget; 5) Review of Skate Park Rules.

7.2 Items for Yearly Review Chair Casissa stated the Commission should contact Recreation Director Fiorentini about upcoming agenda items. 7. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Chair Casissa stated the next Regular Meeting was scheduled for Monday, February 25, 2019 in the Council Chambers. Respectfully submitted, Toni DeFrancis Recording Secretary