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Gary—Compliments to all for the events of July 4th and the Silvertips hockey at Clark <br />Park. He has heard that crime in parks appears to be on the increase. John observed <br />that staff sometimes sees evidence of crime such as encampments needles but is <br />unaware of a general crime increase or spiking. <br />Marcia—noticed improved maintenance of, and lots of neighborhood use at Kiwanis <br />Park. <br />Parks Director Comments <br />Paul noted that this year's Green Everett Day volunteer event is October 17th at Forest <br />Park. Contact Jeff Price if interested. The July 28th park board workshop for the <br />comprehensive plan update will focus on our system's park inventory. The department's <br />revenue budget for 2016 has been submitted to administration. Kyle Christensen, a <br />seasonal ranger received recognition from administration after facilitating a CPR and <br />crowd control incident in a near drowning at Silver Lake. Barry Martin, Recreation <br />Coordinator, has set a retirement date of September 10th. The board's August meeting <br />will be an on-site tour of Jackson Park. <br />Citizen Comments— none <br />Adoption Items <br />Community Garden Management Plan <br />Lori Cummings explained that volunteer outreach will commence once the garden is <br />constructed. Plots are planned at 10ft. x 15ft. with raised beds available for those that <br />are in need. Marcia motioned to approve the plan as submitted; seconded by Michael. <br />All approved. <br />Parks/Open Space Business Activity Guidelines <br />Jeff Price highlighted updates including the legal requirement for liability language. <br />Payments using MasterCard and Visa wil be available and the timeframe for staff <br />internal review has been reduced to five days. Marcia suggested all vendors submit to a <br />background check. This element will be further researched and reported back to the <br />board in the near future. <br />Joel motioned to adopt the Business Activity Guidelines; seconded by Michael. All <br />approved. <br />Athletic Fields Prioritization and Scheduling Policy <br />Lori called attention to two edits that the board recommended at the June meeting <br />regarding gender equity and removal of the organizational name. Michael motioned to <br />accept the policy; seconded by Marcia. All approved. <br />Discussion items <br />Projects/Programs Highlights O & A <br />Paul Highlighted activity for the month of June including known citizen discussions <br />reejal-ding the i lo`N�iEh !�Q.nk pedestrianI�EfdG� sIncL the lest hoard jl-,eei ng. A to'a[ of <br />-_oe. �. �` St_i- <br />!0 i ,.. <br />L �. <br />I <br />