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NOVEMBER 9, 2011 6:30PM REC CENTER - CONFERENCE ROOM
Monthly Meeting
John Wilkinson
Kristen Woiwode-Flores
John Wilkinson, Leah Ragiel, Moya Varner, Susan Reeves, Kristen Woiwode-
Flores, Amy Morgan, J.C. Kneale, David DeAnda, Sona West, Melissa Pifko and
Tim O'Connor (staff)
Absent: Burt Ballanfant
Sara Barbatano (InstantNews)
L Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by the chair John Wilkinson.
II. Election of Parks Board Vice-Chair: John nominated David DeAnda for the position of Vice-
Chair of the WU Parks and Recreation Board. David was unanimously voted to be the Vice-
Chair by the rest of the Board.
III. Friends Overview: Leah Ragiel, Friends Board Chair and Friends Liaison to the Park Board
gave a synopsis of new Friends Board members, Fathers and Flashlights, and the new
Grand Sponsor, Direct Energy.
IV. Discussion of potential Park Land Acquisition and Park Expansion: John gave an overview
of the history of parkland acquisition and expansion. A bond referendum passed in 2006
for 2 million dollars has not been activated. Criteria for possible new parks and options for
paying for additional parkland was discussed.
V. Review of Sub-Committee Appointments: John passed out the list of self-nominated sub-
committee members and Park Ambassadors. Some additions and changes were made to
the sub-committees.
VI. Planning forward PRB Sub-Committees: Tim gave an overview of the different sub-
committees. Sub-committees will be supported by WUP staff and will give monthly reports
to the Board on programs. Parks Director will provide more info to sub-committees.
VII. Review of Park Ambassador Assignments: John reviewed the self-nominated Park
Ambassadors. Some changes were made to the Park Ambassadors. Role of Ambassadors
is to visit the parks and let Tim know if problems are observed in any of the parks.
VIII. Board Updates: Tim gave an update on Judson Park. Leah will provide the Board with the
current 10-year plan for park redevelopment. Tim is still working on scheduling a tour of
WUP parks and facilities. It may be impossible to find a date that works for the whole
Board in January.
IX. Citizen's Comments: Tim introduced the Board to Sara Barbatano, a reporter for West U
Instant News.
X. New Business: There was no new business.
XI. Adjournment: Following a motion by IC Knowles, the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 pm.
The next meeting is scheduled for December 7, 2011 6:30 pm in the conference room at the
Recreation Center.