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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MEETING DATE: November 8 , 1988
The November 8 , 1988 meeting of the Park and Recreation
Commission was called to order at 7 :30p.m. at the Shannon
Community Center, Dublin, California, by Chairperson Dan Downey.
Roll Call
Present: Commissioners Schmitt, Hudak, and Donnell
Approval of Minutes
IT WAS MOVED BY COMMISSIONER DONNELL AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
SCHMITT TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 11 , 1988 AS SUBMITTED.
(UNANIMOUS )
New Business
Request from Valley Artists to Waive the Rental Policy
Staff has received correspondence from Florence Scudder
representing the Valley Artists , who asks that an exemption be
granted to the Facility Use Policy in order to allow their club
to continue meeting at Shannon Center. The Valley Artists have a
total of 70 members, 11 within Dublin and the largest membership
of 29 within San Ramon, and 30 in other surrounding areas.
With only 16% of their membership residing within the City of
Dublin, the Valley Artists do not meet the residency requirements
for a Community Group established by the Facility Use Policy.
Florence Scudder addressed the Commission and stated that they
would like to utilize Shannon Center for four meetings per year
as well as their annual fall and spring art shows .
Harvey Scudder stated that he has worked with the Valley Artists
for a number of years and that with a regular meeting place the
group could grow.
Harry McKinley asked the Commission to consider whether they want
arts in the community. If so, establishing Shannon Center as a
regular meeting place for the Valley Artists could assist with
bringing more art into the community.
Commissioner Hudak was not in favor of deviating from the 51 %
Dublin membership requirement and suggested giving them a year to
meet at Shannon in an attempt to boost Dublin membership.
Commissioner Schmitt was in favor of the Valley Artists continued
use, as they are the only art group in Dublin.
IT WAS MOVED BY COMMISSIONER SCHMITT AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
DONNELL TO WAIVE THE FACILITY USE POLICY IN ORDER THAT THE VALLEY
ARTISTS COULD UTILIZE SHANNON CENTER AT NO COST FOR MONTHLY
MEETINGS AND THEIR ANNUAL ART SHOW. (UNANIMOUS)
MINUTES - November 8 , 1988
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4th Annual Breakfast With Santa
The 4th Annual Breakfast with Santa will be held on Saturday,
December 10 , 1988 at the Shannon Community Center. The breakfast
will be co-sponsored with the Dublin High School Band Boosters
who will prepare and serve the breakfast. The $3 .00 fee includes
pancakes (all you can eat) , sausage, fruit, milk, juice or
coffee. Santa will be available for photos and parents are urged
to bring a camera or they can purchase a photo pin for $2 .00 The
photo pin will be a picture of Santa and their child on a pin
back.
Each of the past three years this event has sold out. This year
we will have two seatings for breakfast where 200 people can be
accommodated for each seating. Dublin residents can register
beginning November 7 with non-resident registration beginning
November 21 . The Commission is encouraged to come and have
breakfast with Santa!
Summer 1988 Aquatics Report
Recreation Director Diane Lowart presented the Commission with
the 1988 Summer Aquatics Report which provided the Commission
with an overview of the Summer season at the Valley Community
Swim Center. The report covered the following areas: Staffing;
pre-season use; recreational swim; and instructional programs.
She also added that extensive testing was being done to the
mechanical system of the pool to determine what repairs and
renovation needs to be done prior to opening next season.
Commissioner Hudak recommended that the City offer training
classes in order to recruit staff and perhaps consider paying the
cost to have current staff (lifeguards ) trained as Water Safety
Instructors . He also recommended that a new first aid kit and
bracing for the backboard be purchased.
Other Business
Commissioner Schmitt briefed the Commission on the BAPRCBMC
dinner that was held at the Dublin Senior Center.
Commissioner Hudak questioned the status of the Dublin Schools
Task Force and was informed that a draft report had been
received.
Adjournment
Being no further business , the meeting was adjourned at 8 :35p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane Lowart
Recreation Director