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Chair Hanson called for nominations for Vice-Chair. Ms. Falkowski nominated Mr. Straumann for <br /> Chair, seconded by Ms. Hanson. Hearing no additional nominations, Chair Hanson asked for a <br /> motion to close nominations for Vice-Chair. Mr. Huntrods moved, seconded by Ms. Falkowski, <br /> that nominations be closed and a unanimous ballot be cast for Mr. Straumann as Vice-Chair. <br /> Motion carried. <br /> APPROVAL OF BYLAWS FOR 2005 <br /> Mr. Straumann moved, seconded by Mr. Huntrods, that the bylaws for 2005 be approved. Motion <br /> carried. <br /> Mr. Mack asked if the Commission would prefer meeting at a later time —5:30 or 6:00 p.m. He indicated <br /> that he may have a conflict some months with the 5:00 p.m. start time because the Metropolitan Parks <br /> and Open Space Commission (MPOSC) meets on Tuesdays from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Several Commission <br /> members present indicated that a later start time would make it easier for them to get to the meeting on <br /> time. Ms. Johnson will contact Mr. Jenni, Mr. Kusa and Ms. Van Guilder to determine their preference <br /> and the meeting time will be changed accordingly. <br /> EVALUATION OF 2004 COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS <br /> Mr. Mack distributed copies of the 2004 Commission Work Program. The Commission reviewed the <br /> 2004 objectives and discussed accomplishments. <br /> DISCUSSION OF 2005 COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM <br /> Mr. Mack distributed the department's 2005 Work Program. He indicated that the Commission's advice <br /> • may be appropriate for the following items in the department's work program: <br /> • ADMINISTRATION — Items 1, 2, 3 and 4 <br /> • PLANNING/DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION — Items 1-5, 7 and 9 <br /> • OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE AND PROGRAM SERVICES— Item 3 <br /> He suggested that the Commission consider these items in preparing their 2005 Work Program. These <br /> elements of the department's work program will be merged into a draft Commission work program. <br /> The Commission discussed meeting with the municipal commissions regarding trail connections and <br /> other areas of mutual interest. <br /> DIRECTOR'S REPORT <br /> Mr. Mack reported that the County Board approved the 2005 operating budget. He provided a legislative <br /> update and said he will forward legislative information to the Commission as it becomes available. <br /> REPORTS FROM CHAIR AND OTHER COMMISSION MEMBERS <br /> Mr. Straumann reported that the last meeting of the Band Shell Task Force is scheduled for January 24. <br /> Mr. Huntrods mentioned that the grand opening for the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Visitor Center <br /> is scheduled for February 12 and 13. The new rainforest exhibit, Tropical Encounters, will open in <br /> November 2005. <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> Upon appropriate motion, the meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. <br /> •Cheryl Johnson <br />