1961/03/20 Other Minutes •
ROHNERT PARK RECREATION COMMIS; ICN
Minutes for March 20th, 19611 Meeting
On lurch 20th, 1961, at 7:30 pm, tticl, nohnert hark necreation
Commission met at 6950 Commerce boulevard, Cotati, for their reg-
ular bi-monthly public meeting. ( embers present were, Dale Monroe,
Elizabeth Cochran, Walt %orris, Norman Francisco, Yaxine Menzies,
and Nancy 'Thiesfeld. Also in attendance at the meeting were
Mr. Robinson, Nore !hiesfeld, John Doney, Hal Shrive, Ralph Chase,
and i3etty Sibilia.
The meeting was opened with the reeding of the minutes of the last
meeting which stood approved as read.
The first item on the agenda was replaced with the ,th item on the
agenda, "Discussion of fill for the park site". (Substitution
on the agenda was made to allow time for those representing the
College View Boys Club to arrive at the meeting). Discussion of
fill for the "A" neighborhood park site was as follows: fill
for the nark s4te is not yet obtainable due to weather conditions.
Mr. Morris advised that the fill would be brought in juat as soon
as it was possible to get a heavy truck into the nark area. Mr.
Morris advised the arrangements to use the equipment for transporting
the fill have been made.
Mr. Monroe advised that topigraphical maps of the park site can
be obtained from Mr. W. Ray Miller, Superintendant of the Cotai•i
411 School District.
The next item discussed was item fri on the agenda, "Discussion of
Plan for ball diamond in "A" neighborhood park". Mr. John Downey,
Mr, Hal Shrive and Mr. Ralph Chase representing the interests of
the Little League entered into discussion with the Commission
regarding, the Commissions intentions of moving the ball ;iamond
from its existing location. The Commission statedits reasons
for moving the ball diamond which were as follows: moving the
ball diamond would create an easier access to the parking facilities,
would remove the sun from the batter's eyes, would allow the park
play area to coincide with the adjacent school play area and would
increase the general utility of the park in general.
The Representatives of the Little League appreciated and agreed
with the Commission's moving of the ball diamond. The representatives
presented their plans for the Little League this season which in-
clude the erection of a portable 4 foot fence and possible errection
of portable bleachers and dug-outs. The Commission felt that these
plans would not hinder the development of the park site. The re-
presentatives and Commission both expressed the desire to work
harmoneously on development of the ball diamond. It was suggested
by the Commission that a representative of Little League keep in
touch with the Commission by periodic attendance at Recreation
meetings. The representatives agreed to do so. Mr. Downey advised
that the Little League was only one activity of the College -View
411 Boys Club and that further contact on the matter coull be made
thru the club president, Mr. Hal Shrive. The Commission advised
that the ball diamond would not. be worked on in any way that would
disrupt the use of the diamond by the Little League. The Commission
stated that the diamond would be moved as soon• as the weather
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allowed and volunteers were solicited for helping in the move.
The representatives were advised by the Commission that the park
ball diamond was to be used by anyone wishing to do so and. could
not be r. estric`..ed to Little League play only.
Item #3 on the agenda, "Presentation of over-all operational budget
of "A" neighborhood swimming pool" was next discussed, Elizabeth
Cochran advised that the budget could not as yet be compiled due
to the hiring of a pool manager and decision of the way of handling
the pool concessions. Mrs. Cochran advised that Mrs. Ray and Mrs.
Drown of the Montgomery village Pool would be willing to attend
a Recreation Commission meeting and would be willing to explain
the operation of their pool. The Commission felt their attendance
would be educational and Mrs. Cochran advised that she would invite
them to one of the Recreation meetings.
The pool concession was discussed and Mr. Robinson stated that he
was interested in privately operating the concessions. I .
Robinson had no exact proposal at that time and stated he was
merely interested in looking into the matter. The Commission likewise,
had no proposal to make to Mr. Robinson and advised him that they
would make a definate study of the matter and would make a date
with him in the near future at which time he could appear before
the Commission with a proposal and the Commission could then take
the matter under consideration. I`'. Robinson advised the Commission
of his past experience and general plan for operation. Mr. 'obinson
advised that he could be contacted. at 270 Allan, Cota-A, California,
phone # SW 5-5b93. Dale Monroe and Elizabeth Cochran will make
a study of the pool concession and present it to the Commission
at their next meeting. Norman Francisco proposed the idea of having
a window cut in the concession stand to allow outside sale of con-
cessions. The Commission felt that this idea could be put into
effect and could be considered at a later date.
Item #11., Review of the Recreation Ordinance" was next discussed.
The Ordinance was approved by the Commission with the minor corrections
in the terms of membership and the number of members. Dale Monroe
was asked to present the Ordinance to the Community services District
at their March 21, 1961, meeting.
Item ##6 on the agenda, "Report on the Kite Contest" was- next discussed.
A brief report of the contest was given by Maxine Men t es and i,iancy
Thiesfeld. It was reported that the contest was successful. The-
Commission felt that other contests such as: kites, marbles and
roller skatin_r could be attempted in the future. Further discussion
on same will be held at the next hecreation Meeting. The secretary
was asked to write "thank you" letters to Hall Brothers for their
donation of prizes for the kite contest and to Betty Sibilia and
Donna Cochran for their organization of the contest.
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Item #7 on the agenda, Presentation to the board of the park plan"
was next discussed..
Mr. Nore Thiesfeld of the Sonoma County Planning Commission, pre-
sented the final drawing of the park site along with written material
containing explanations and suggestions. The pan and material were
approved by the Commission for Presentation to the District.
Under N3r1 BUSINESS, item it2, "Plan for the Community diilding" was
discussed. Mr. Morris advised that Cotati Aggregates had offere d
to donate concrete for the building. Mr. Morris also advised that
he had talked over the matter with Mr. Paul Golis and that Mr.
Golis is interested in seeing the building constructed and would
aid in same. The Commission asked Mr. Morris to bring the previous
plans held by Mr. Golis to the next Recreation meeting for review.
Further discussion of the Community Building will be held at the
next Recreation meeting.
Item #3 under new business, "Rental of Swimming pool by. Penngrove
Summer Session" was next discussed.. Mrs. Thiesfeld advised that
Mr. Marmorstein, rrincinal of the Penngrove School, contacted her
in regard to rental of the pool in the mornings for the month of
July. Nrs. Cochran advised that the pool Red Cross program was
being conducted at this time, Mrs. Thiesfeld was advised to con-
tact Mr. Marmorstein and advise him of the situation and see if
perhaps some arrangements could be worked out.
Mr. Marmorstein advised that he was interested in applying for
. the position of pool manager. Mrs. Thiesfeld was asked to have
Mr. ''Iarmorstein file his aonlication with the District..
Item in under CLD BUSINESS, "Swimming Pool Advertisement" was next
discus-eel. Mrs. Menzies advised that the advertisement leaflets
were to be printed the following day. Mrs. Menzies asked if
posters could be made and distributed. Mrs. Thiesfeld and Mrs.
Cochran volunteered to make posters advertising the pool rates.
Betty Sibilia, editor of the Rohner+ Park Press was present and
took a picture of the Recreation Commission for the Anniversary
con- of the newspaper.
The meeting was then adjourned.
IDS. . . ThI SLD
Secretary
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