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Elt <br /> Request for Action <br /> River <br /> To Item Number <br /> Parks and Recreation Commission 5.1 <br /> Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br /> Action Items December 12, 2018 Michael Hecker,Parks and Recreation Director <br /> Item Description Reviewed by <br /> Appointment of William H. Houlton Conservation Cal Portner, City Administrator <br /> Area Steward Reviewed by <br /> Action Requested <br /> Approve,by motion, Hal Stewart as the William H. Houlton Conservation Area (WHHCA) Steward <br /> Background/Discussion <br /> Park and trail stewards provide leadership overseeing volunteers and are a key element in the maintaining <br /> and developing of the trails system throughout the parks. Stewards also serve as the primary <br /> communication link between staff and the volunteers who spend thousands of hours annually in the <br /> parks on maintenance and park improvements. <br /> Stewards may also provide and supervise safety training for volunteers as outlined in the attached city <br /> policy"Safety Rules and Equipment Usage for Volunteers". --This policy was recommended by the <br /> Commission and approved by City Council September of 2012. The Park Stewards Policy was approved <br /> by City Council June 2017. <br /> Hal Stewart has expressed interest to serve as the WHHCA Steward replacing Michael Schroeder who <br /> wants to continue volunteering for the city. Hal currently serves on the Woodland Trails Regional Park <br /> Committee. <br /> Financial Impact <br /> None <br /> Attachments <br /> • Safety Rules and Equipment Usage for Volunteers Policy <br /> • Park Stewards Guidelines Policy <br /> 1P11111111 11 <br /> [NATURE <br />