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Recreation Commission Meeting October 6, 2003 Hayes asked if there was any further discussion; there being none, roll was called, and the Motion passed unanimously, with Mr. Kelley's comment that he would definitely like to see the project go forward. Ms. Hayes said the project sounds like a great opportunity for the City. Mr. Gareau stated that the water issue is a separate one. City Council needs to know where the money would be coming from and asked Mr. Esher to leave the brochure with the Commission. Mr. Esher responded that he will have copies made of the brochure for the next meeting and give the City some estimates based on what NOSO thinks it will need. Mr. Jesse said that an acre inch of water is 25,000 gallons, put into cubic feet to get the water rate so, figure how many acres times 25,000 gallons for the water rate. Ms. Hayes also said that Mr. Esher's suggestion regarding wasted money from the lack of concession stands could make a difference to make some money to pay for the water. Mr. Gareau stated that if there are use concerns, NOSO should let the Commission know about them. Mr. Esher said that the bathrooms were opened early and then getting locked during the summer months. The Rec Department was locking the bathrooms by 3:00 p.m., and when NOSO showed up for practice, there would be no facilities; however, this matter seems to have been resolved. There are about 100,000 soccer players that use the fields during the course of a year, so if the coffee and pop machines could be working again, there could be revenue generated. Someone will want to take advantage of this opportunity. Mr. Gareau said that the City is looking at a contract at the present time, so a concession under a canopy might be a good idea. Mr. Esher wouldn't speak for the other organizations, but he knows that for NOSO this is a big issue. The Commission then thanked Mr. Esher for his time, and advised him that the next meeting will rd be November 3. Mr. DiSalvo said that he would call Mr. Esher for a meeting regarding this matter before then. REPORT BY SAFETY DIRECTOR Joe Rice Contract Game Usage Mr. Jesse stated that he had no report except to say that the Joe Rice contract and rules and regulations for game usage are being reviewed by Council. This concluded the Report of the Safety Director. NEW BUSINESS Assistant Commissioner Mr. DiSalvo reported that perhaps the Commission would consider the possibility of an Assistant Commissioner for the Recreation Department. At one time there was one. The Rink Director does not run the Learn to Skate Program; the Learn to Skate person is a contract person running Page 7