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Commissioner Deckert noted that he had grown up in the area of this park and wished there had been a tot lot then. Chairperson Bowers felt the Concept Plan was great and felt it should. be approved since the neighbors want. to see it completed. A motion was made by Commissioner Hottle, seconded by Commissioner Deckert; to approve the Concept Plan for the Valley Trails Tot Lot as provided in the report with the inclusion of some seating benches. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Commissioners Deckert, Hottle and Chairperson Bowers. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioners Fields, Hekl, and Wahl ABSTAIN: None 7. Review and Comment on the Quarterly Library and Recreation Department Report for January -March 2019 Ms. Murphy reviewed with Commissioners the January -March 2019 Quarterly- Library - and Recreation Department Report.. She advised that the report -highlights areas. of . programs and services including new programs and services that includes: 1) Tule Home framework completion, 2) the Senior Center celebration of Multi -Cultural Awareness Month, 3) the Paratransit Fair, 4) Sensory Storytime for children with ASD, 5) VIP Learning database for Spanish speakers, and 6) Robots on the Loose! Robotics_ and Coding for Kids pilot program. Commissioner Deckert liked the new report format and was.especially pleased to see how many people had visited the library, checked out books, and obtained new library cards: Commissioner Hekl also liked the report and the report provided about the number of people who had attended shows and events at the -Firehouse Art Center. Commissioner Hottle liked the layout and information about new programs and.services. He liked that the city is providing this information and offering programs for kids with special needs.,.- Commissioner Hottle asked about providing classes for Excel at the .Library. Ms. Murphy advised that there was not a demand for this to be provided at -the library, but it is offered at the Senior Center. Chairperson Bowers agreed that this is a good report and provides useful information COMMISSION REPORTS 8. Committee Meetings Parks and Recreation Commission May 9, 2019 Page 6 .