PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES

Estacada City Hall, 475 SE Main Street

Wednesday, November 29, 2006 – 7:00 pm

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm.

Roll Call

Present: Chair Steve Guilliams, Cm. Lisa Homan, Cm. Zoe Miller, Cm. Tim Arnold, Cm. Dianna Turk, Cm. Dennis Dahrens, Cm. Matt Soots. Absent: Cr. Becky Arnold.

Approve October 25, 2006 Minutes.

Cm. Homan moved to approve the minutes as presented, Cm. Miller seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Cm. Homan moved to approve the special meeting minutes as presented, Cm. Arnold seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Citizen’s Concerns & Comments

There were none.

City Council Liaison Report

The City Council Liaison was absent. No report.

Commission Business

Veteran’s Day Parade - Update – Cm. Turk told the Commission about the P & R float she was on in the Veteran’s Day parade.

Wade Creek Park Sign – Chair Guilliams informed the Commission that he, Cm. Soots, and Public Works Coordinator Diedre Landon are working on getting quotes on a Wade Creek Park sign.

The Commission discussed ideas for the sign. Chair Guilliams would like a professional sign made. Chair Guilliams and Cm. Soots will report the progress made at the December meeting. Cm. Miller will also get a quote.

Christmas Bazaar – Cm. Turk discussed the handout that she brought and would like the Committee to approve it before making copies. The Commission discussed and made corrections to the handout.

Cm. Turk started discussion about the Wade Creek Park t-shirts. The Commission decided they will sell the shirts for $5 at the Christmas Bazaar on December 2, 2006. The Commission decided to sell raffle tickets for 3 gift baskets at $2 or 3 for $5. Spices will be sold for $1 per packet.

Cm. Turk talked about logistics. Cm. Miller and Cm. Turk will run this event.

Citizen’s Concerns & Comments

There were none.

Commission Report & Comments

Cm. Miller is very excited about how well the Commission did today and about the top four firms. The sub-committee and Chair Guilliams need to stay very professional and on the ball.

Cm. Soots would like to make sure CM Ealy has gone over the proposals so the sub-committee can meet with him on Thursday or Friday night.

The Commission discussed what time they can meet with CM Ealy, Chair Guilliams will call him tomorrow.

Cm. Homan received a verbal yes from PGE regarding the June Metal Detector event. She called Tony Dentel to request an official letter.

Cm. Dahrens commented that he is very impressed with the sub-committee.

Cm. Turk thanked the sub-committee for all their work.

Cm. Turk discussed the William Hilands’ sub-division application that was given to the Committee.

Cm. Homan wished Cm. Miller and Cm. Turk good luck at Bazaar.

Cm. Soots wished them good luck as well and asked that everyone stay in contact regarding the RFP meeting.

The Commission discussed the December 27th meeting and decided they will meet at 6:30 pm.

The Commission will discuss the top four firms with CM Ealy at a later date.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 pm.