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Commissioner Leistico commented that this is well done and liked the graphics added. She <br />thanked staff for the substantial amount of information they compiled. <br /> <br />Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood applauded Recreation Specialist <br />Proulx for the informative graphics and improved flow of the document. <br /> <br />Chair Bennett agreed that the graphics help to keep readers interested as they go through the <br />chapter. <br /> <br />Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated that under community health <br />there is a factor of youth diversion. He noted that if children are productive and learning life skills, <br />it helps to reduce mischief and other negative activity that can reduce the quality of life community <br />wide. <br /> <br />Commissioner Barten agreed that this helps to highlight the benefit of recreation and the parks <br />program as a whole. <br /> <br />Recreation Specialist Proulx thanked the Commission members for their input throughout this <br />process. <br /> <br />Chair Bennett noted that comment that additional graphics may be added along with grammatical <br />changes but believed that the Commission could entertain a motion to accept Chapter 3. <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Loss, seconded by Commissioner Barten, to approve Chapter 3 of the <br />Park System Plan. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chair Bennett; Commissioners Loss, Barten, and Leistico. Voting <br />No: None. Absent: Commissioners Guck and Sis. <br /> <br />6. COMMISSION/STAFF INPUT <br /> <br />Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood provided an overview of the winter <br />skating season, noting that it was reduced in length because of warmer weather conditions both in <br />the beginning and end of the winter season. <br /> <br />Commissioner Barten commented that there were also three weeks in February which made it <br />difficult to skate because of the cold temperatures and therefore felt the numbers were okay for the <br />shortened season length. <br /> <br />Recreation Specialist Proulx highlighted upcoming programing including the Monarch Pollinator <br />Series, Virtual Art, and Birding Hike. She stated that staff is also working on a series for the <br />Bluebird Recovery Project, Yoga in the Park, the Elmcrest Art Fair, and Summer Concert Series. <br />She provided additional details on the event staff is working on for the re-naming dedication of <br />Central Park. <br /> <br />Chair Bennett stated that staff mentioned that there could be potential for the Commission to hold <br />its April meeting in conjunction with the re-dedication of Central Park. <br />Park and Recreation Commission/March 11, 2021 <br />Page 3 of 4 <br /> <br /> <br />