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Mr. Rasmussen noted that the Lund II property would have sufficient room for a park and would also be close to Mission Hills Park. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Sullivan why restrooms would not be placed in some community parks, Chairperson Roberts replied that they could not be patrolled. Mr. Rasmussen recalled that the neighbors had been adamant that restrooms not be placed in the community parks. Commissioner Maas noted that some temporary portable bathroom facilities had been located in some parks. Chairperson Roberts added that many residents were very concerned about crime occurring in the washrooms. A general discussion of various restroom Facilities in neighborhood parks ensued. Chairperson Roberts suggested that further discussion on restrooms in parks be scheduled for a future meeting. Commissioner Fox suggested that future dog pazks have a separation for large and small dogs. Economic Vitality In response to an inquiry by Chairperson Roberts regarding the City's debt limit, Mr. Rasmussen confirmed that it was ten percent. He believed that the City's current debt percentage was approximately five percent. Chairperson Roberts supported adoption of a program that requires PERS Retirement funding for a normal year. Mr. Rasmussen noted that was the idea of Sue Rossi, Director of Finance. Commissioner Arkin suggested a policy that surplus capital improvement funds may not be used for operation expenditures without a public vote. Commissioner Fox supported Commissioner Arkin's suggestion. Chairperson Roberts advised that General Plan policies were generally phrased as suggestions rather than requirements. A discussion of capital expenditure funding ensued. Mr. Rasmussen noted that he would present this discussion topic to Ms. Rossi and that he would return to the Commission for a future discussion on implications and options. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, November 10, 2004 Page 12 of 14