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03-31-1994 Meeting PARKS & RECREATION BOARD MEETING March 31, 1994 Page 2 Jim Grant commented on the need for additional recreation opportunities in the Lincoln Park area. City Manager Saunders stated that the existing playground and basketball courts are owned by the School Board, however, the City has historically maintained the facility. Earlier this year, however, a citizens group entered into an agreement with the School Board to improve and take over maintenance of the playground area. It appears that the maintenance has not been what was expected and he anticipated that the City would again take over maintenance of this park facility. Recreation Director Matt Modica stated that he felt that it was time for the City to consider hiring a full- time recreation director. City Manager Saunders stated that this was an issue that has been discussed for several years during budget time. Currently the duties are shared between the City Manager's office and Public Services and the City is fortunate in having several volunteer organizations that run excellent programs. He explained that it has been the City's habit in the past to avoid duplication of services, however, as the City grows, we will need to provide a full-time recreation department to coordinate our facilities and provide programs that are not being provided by volunteers. Committee Re-organization City Manager Saunders stated that the recreation committee is being re-organized to become more active. An election of officers should take place at the next meeting. Next Meeting Set The next meeting date was set for September 24 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. City 4 . .ger Saunders