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Special Meeting
lownsenCity Hall 1St Floor Conference Room
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m. Board members present were Chair Rosemary
Sikes, Debbie Jahnke, Ron Sikes, Jim Todd, and Ed Robeau (via teleconference), with Jason
Cecil excused. Staff present were City Manager David Timmons, Public Works Director Ken
Clow, Parks and Facilities Manager Alex Wisniewski and Deputy City Clerk Joshua Stecker.
Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the October 28, 2014, Regular Meeting were approved with changes to reflect
the number of visitors.
Public Comment
Judith Bird and Linda Smith commented on Sather Park and street ends.
Staff Report
City Manager David Timmons introduced new Parks and Facilities Manager Alex Wisniewski.
Adopt A Park Applications
City Manager David Timmons will approve Adopt A Park applications for Parkside Park and
Sather Park.
Work Groups
The Department of Natural Resources work crew will focus on Sather Park woods and Kah Tai
park in February. There will not be a Sather Park work party in December. The Board will
coordinate work parties for United Good Neighbors Day in September and Arbor Day in April.
Ron Sikes identified the need for enhancements to the Kah Tai Park entrance. A proposal will
be developed with the help of Admiralty Audubon. Debbie Jahnke volunteered to paint the
benches at Kah Tai Park.
Board Offices
An election may be held in May of 2015 for a new chair.
Next Meeting
The regularly scheduled meeting will be on January 27, 2015.
Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.