HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016.01.27 Conservation Commission Agenda Packet ASHLAND CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Meeting Agenda
January 27, 2016 — 6:00 PM
Community Development Building, Siskiyou Room
51 Winburn Way
1. Call to Order
2. Consent Agenda/Reports
2.1. Minutes December 16, 2015 Commission meeting
3. Announcements (10 min)
3.1. Next Regular Meeting: February 24, 2015
3.2. Upcoming Sub-committee meetings
• Air Quality-Leaf Blower
• Earth Bowl
• Conservation Classes—2016
3.3 Other Announcements from Commissioners
4. Public Forum (10 min to be evenly divided by public wishing to speak)
5. Reports / Presentations/Updates (15 min)
5.1. Downtown Recycling— staff update(5 min)
5.2. Council - Councilor Rosenthal (5 min)
5.3. City Conservation & Operations—Hanks (5 min)
6. Old Business (30 min)
6.1 Commission Monthly Column in Sneak Preview (5 min)
a March—Natural Yardcare Solutions—Cruikshank
b. April-Earth Bowl- Silverberg/Weir
c. May—Climate Action Plan Update
d June—Water Conservation—Cruikshank/Weir
e. July-Conservation Classes—Buck
f. August-Climate Action Plan Update—McGinnis/Sohl/Biegel-Coryell
g. September—Living with Wildlife-Cruikshank
6.2 Climate & Energy Action Plan-Project Update (10 min)
6.3 Solar Park Resolution Proposal-Memo Approval (10 min)
6.4 Bag Ban Council Review-staff update(5 min)
7. New Business (15 min)
7.1 RV Earth Day
-Presentation and Funding Recommendation Discussion (15 min)
8. Wrap Up (5 min)
8.1 Items to be added to next agenda
a. Water Quality/Storm Drains—February meeting
8.2 Adj ournment(8 PM)
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Minutes for the Conservation Commission
December 16,2015
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MINUTES FOR THE ASHLAND CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Siskiyou Room, 51 Winburn Way
1. Call to Order
Roxane Beigel-Coryell called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Siskiyou Room.
Commissioners Bryan Sohl, James McGinnis, Mark Weir, Shel Silberberg, Risa Buck, and Cara
Cruickshank were present. Staff member Adam Hanks and Councilor Mike Morris were present.
Commissioner Marni Koopman and Councilor Rich Rosenthal were absent.
2. Consent Agenda
Buck/Silverberg m/s to approve the minutes of October 28, and November 18, 2015 as
presented. Voice Vote: All Ayes. Motion Passes.
3. Announcements
The next commission meeting will be on January 27, 2016. The Earth Bowl subcommittee will
meet on January 6, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. in the Hannon Library at SOU. The Conservation Classes
subcommittee will meet on January 4, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. in the Hannon Library at SOU.
Buck stated the City of Talent is considering a Styrofoam ban. Recology's leaf drop off has been
rescheduled for this weekend, due to inclement weather on the original date. She spoke at the
Association of Recyclers' conference in Portland and discovered that Ashland has good ideas
regarding education and outreach to teach other parts of the state.
Cruickshank requested a discussion of the SOU plan to use biomass for heating purposes.
Beigel-Coryell suggested that Cruickshank read the minutes of the previous group discussion and
if Cruickshank still had questions, she would be happy to connect her with someone at SOU to
assist.
Weir gave an overview of some of the agreements made at the Paris climate summit. Stated that
this as encouragement for the Commission to continue their work. Cruickshank stated that, in
conjunction with the Paris agreements, Portland passed a resolution requiring no new fossil fuels
related infrastructure be built.
4. Public Forum
Louise Shawkat— stated that RVTD was set to do a presentation at the Transportation
Commission, but was unable to attend due to illness, they sent a memo instead. She read some of
it aloud and stated that it appears RVTD needs education regarding use of natural gas and the
need for more, rather than fewer, transportation options.
Huelz Gutchen— stated that at the last meeting he explained the four parts of energy and that as
part of the recent Paris climate agreement 150 countries agreed to see what they can do to reduce
carbons. Elon Musk gave a good talk about reducing carbons at the Paris event. Most important
to him, though, was that Goldman Sacks representatives came and stated they have investors
willing to spend lots of money on things like solar panels, electric cars, and windmills. Bill Gates
stated this was all great, but what really needs to be done is to have good innovations.
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5. Reports/Presentations/Updates
Downtown Recycling—Hanks stated he is not sure if they will meet the end of the year deadline.
The subcommittee is working on signage and getting the Chamber of Commerce to agree to do
the oversight.
Council Update— Councilor Morris stated that Council just adopted the Normal Neighborhood
plan. He gave some details of the plan and answered the Group's questions. He stated Council
also passed an ordinance regarding the growing and processing of marijuana. There are lots of
regulations regarding the number of plants allowed and setbacks. He has concerns regarding
indoor growing and the burden on the electric system this could cause. Lastly, he stated that in
January Council will be considering options for the Railroad Property clean up.
City Conservation and Operations—Hanks stated that the refrigerator recycling provider the
City has a contract with recently encountered financial difficulties. Recology has stepped up to
take their place and the City will go out soon for a new contract. Hanks stated that the
Greenhouse Gas Inventory is nearing completion, he is working with the contractor to complete
the narratives. It will be presented to the Climate and Energy Action Plan committee on January
20th. Lastly, the Public Works Director, Mike Faught, has agreed to send a staff member to the
February commission meeting to answer questions regarding water and storm water. To make
this an effective use of staff time, Hanks requested the group send questions to him in advance.
6. Old Business
Sneak Preview Column—Buck/Silverberg m/s to approve the BYOB update as written by
Weir. Voice Vote: All Ayes. Motion Passes.
Weir/Cruickshank m/s to approve the Climate Action Plan update with the red-lined
updates submitted by McGinnis. Discussion : Group discussed whether this was intended to be
detailed or just an update. Group agreed that as they are doing these quarterly, it is just an
update. Voice Vote: All Ayes. Motion Passes.
Group discussed which months particular topics should be covered and determined that this
would be the best schedule:
• March—Natural Yard Care Solutions, written by Cruickshank
• April—Earth Bowl, written by Silverberg and Weir
• May—Climate Action Plan Quarterly Update, written by either McGinnis, Beigel-
Coryell or Sohl
• June—Water Conservation, written by Cruickshank and Weir
• July— Conservation Classes, written by Buck
• August— Climate Action Plan Quarterly Update, written by either McGinnis, Beigel-
Coryell or Sohl
• September—Living With Wildlife, written by Cruickshank
Climate &Energy Action Plan —the committee met today, and most of the committee will be
joining two staff members in reviewing the seven RFP proposals received. Final approval by
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Council on this selection is scheduled for February 2, 2016, which should keep the process on-
track. Councilor Morris expressed concern at having so many committee members involved in
what typically is a staff-only job. Sohl stated the reason for the extra participation is that it is a
community-led plan and the committee felt having more community involvement was important.
Solar Park Resolution Proposal— Sohl stated that a group of residents took a tour of the site. In
his opinion, it is potentially a good location for a future solar program. He doesn't know all the
particulars of the proposed project or of Public Works need for use of the site, but would like the
group to consider the version#6 resolution, which has significant changes from the last version
(this version is attached to these minutes).
Beigel-Coryell expressed concerns with this request going through the Conservation
Commission and believes that it should instead be considered by the Climate & Energy Action
Plan in their energy production section. McGinnis questioned the timing this resolution, and
wanted to know why is there a need for it to be approved now, when the Climate &Energy
Action Plan process in currently on-going. Councilor Morris stated the Council and Budget
Committee declined this proposal when it was brought up during the budget process. He
questioned why the proposal was then brought to the Conservation Commission. Hanks gave
background information as to how and when the proposal was brought to the Commission.
Group discussed whether the proposal would be approved by Council, most agreed it likely
would not.
Sohl/Cruickshank m/s to support the proposed resolution,version #6. Discussion:
Cruickshank wondered if an updated version with additional clarifying changes regarding the
timing would make the group more comfortable. Hanks stated that approving this resolution isn't
the only option, the Group could approve a letter or memo to Council offering their
encouragement to reserve the property and do a study of the proposal.
Group discussed whether it was appropriate to approve the resolution or just ensure that the
project possibility be included in the Climate & Energy Action Plan process. Some believe that it
is important to push Council into considering challenging issues, others worried about losing
Council confidence in the Commission.
Group discussed timing of the proposal and whether there was any risk involved in delaying it.
Determined there was little risk that the Council would sell the property, so there is little risk in a
delay. Sohl stated that the important part is that many members of the community, including
members of SOCAN, would like this project to be specifically addressed, if that's through the
Climate & Energy Action Plan, then that would address their concerns.
Roll Call Vote: Silverberg— no,Weir—no, McGinnis—no, Sohl—yes, Cruickshank—yes,
Buck—no, Beigel-Coryell—no. No votes = 5, yes votes = 2. Motion Fails.
McGinnis/Cruickshank m/s that the Conservation Commission recommend to the Ad Hoc
Committee for the Climate and Energy Action Plan that the feasibility of a potential solar
farm site on the Imperatrice Property be evaluated specifically, as a high priority, as part
of the development of an energy plan for the City of Ashland within the new climate and
energy plan. Discussion: Buck stated she has a personal issue with putting photovoltaic
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anywhere other than on buildings, and therefore can't support the concept. She's not convinced
that considering the feasibility, in general, is a good thing. Sohl stated that her opinion is exactly
why there needs to be a conversation as part of the Climate and Energy Action Plan, so all sides
can be heard. Group agreed that these discussions are an important part of that process.
Roll Call Vote: Silverberg—yes, Weir—yes, McGinnis—yes, Sohl—yes, Cruickshank—yes,
Buck—no, Beigel-Coryell—yes. No votes = 1, yes votes = 6, Motion Passes.
7. New Business
Bag Ban Review—Hanks gave an update on the process to date and stated that there hasn't been
as much response as he was hoping for, but there is enough to get a decent understanding of the
retailers and grocers responses. The last piece is the Open City Hall topic, which should be open
tomorrow.
Weir expressed concerns with the data given by the SOU class. Hanks stated that he is not giving
Council all of the data, as some of their conclusions and recommendations have faulty
assumptions.
Hanks stated that the most important bit of information out of this is that it appears the large
grocery stores are using fewer brown bags, which means the purpose of the ban of getting more
people to use reusable bags is working.
Buck stated that if Council isn't going to require more enforcement on the smaller retailers to
follow the ban, including the 10-cent fee, then they should just repeal that portion of the ban.
McGinnis stated that the purpose originally was to use the l0-cents to make people more aware,
and make bringing a bag a habit. Weir stated that in order for these types of bans to continue to
be effective, a raise in the fees is required. He would like to see both a raise in the fee to 25-cents
and an increase in enforcement by code compliance on the smaller retail establishments.
Weir/Buck m/s that the Commission recommend to Council that the bag ban fee be raised
to 25-cents per bag and that there be an increase in code compliance for those who are not
complying with the resolution. Discussion: Silverberg stated that doing an increase could
affect more change, but is concerned that bumping up the fee would erode any goodwill created
in the community. McGinnis stated that this is all part of a larger conversation the group needs to
have and would prefer a more focused discussion when they aren't under a time crunch. Most of
the group agreed they were concerned with eroding the goodwill of the community.
Weir/Buck agreed to amend their motion to state that the Commission is recommending to
Council that they increase code compliance on those who are not complying with the ban.
Roll Call Vote: Silverberg—yes, Weir—yes, McGinnis—yes, Sohl—yes, Cruickshank—yes,
Buck—yes, Beigel-Coryell—yes. No votes = 0, yes votes = 7, Motion Passes.
Meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Diana Shiplet
Executive Assistant
Minutes for the Conservation Commission
December 16,2015
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DRAFT
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESLOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF ASHLAND TO SET ASIDE IN 2016
100 ACRES ON THE IMPERATRICE PROPERTY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A POTENTIAL
SOLAR(VOLTAIC) PARK BY A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE CONTRACTOR/INVESTORS FOR NO LESS THAN
TEN YEARS.
RECITALS:
A. The City of Ashland is owner of the 864 acres identified as the Imperatrice Ranch
Property.
B. The City purchased the Property in 1996 for the purpose of using it or portions of it
for land treatment of treated wastewater as a method to diminish elevated
temperatures of effluent discharged from the WWTP into Ashland and Bear Creeks
especially in May and October.
C. The Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Master Plan, 2012, paragraph 10.2.1, states the
effluent can only be applied on 412 acres of the Property "Due to steep terrain and
other limiting features (TID canal, wetland swale) portions of the Imperatrice site are
not usable for irrigation. Limiting irrigation to slopes less than 20% and providing
necessary buffer zones for the canal, swale and property lines provides a usable
irrigation area of 412 acres for Class C effluent or 433 acres for Class B effluent..."
D. CSSMP, CH2MHILL's memo of June 8, 2015 addresses their study results to date.
The critical time frame is May and October for temperature mitigation. (Paragraph 5,
third and fourth bullets) Their options for mitigation are consistent with the master
plan.
E. Property for a Solar Park would not interfere with the 412 or 433 acres identified in
the master plan because a solar park can be located on slopes 20% or greater.
See Map, Exhibit 1.
F. The City of Ashland must have a redundant power source in light of the threat of
natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, and drought that can and will effect
the entire state including our primary power supplier Bonnieville Power.
G. The City of Ashland must take measures to curtail its and the nation's carbon
emissions. A solar farm on the Imperatrice Property would be an important
contribution to getting Ashland and the Valley to zero net carbon emissions.
H. Investors may be interested in what Ashland has to offer because California's SB 32
dramatically increase-s the of energy the state is required to derive from renewables
to 50 percent, reduces petroleum use 50 percent,—and requires improved energy
efficiency of buildings by 50 percent, all by the year 2030. The strongest market for
renewables is in California.
I. President Obama - "Climate change is no longer some far-off problem. It is
happening here. It is happening now," he warned the representatives of more than
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20 countries attending the Conference on Global Leadership in the Arctic:
Cooperation, Innovation, Engagement and Resilience... "Any so-called leader who
doesn't take this issue seriously or treats it like a joke is not fit to lead," he said. "On
this issue, of all issues, there is such a thing as being too late, and that moment is
almost upon us."
THE CITY OF ASHLAND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Provision for Renewable Electric Power
Ashland will set aside on the Imperatrice Property 100 acres suitable for a potential
solar farm for a period of 10 years following passage of the resolution. See Exhibit 1 for
technically acceptable acreage for a solar farm.
SECTION 2. Intention
The intent of the resolution is for all terms and conditions to be worked with
and through the City of Ashland Ad-Hoc Climate and Energy Plan Committee that is
responsible for development of the City of Ashland Climate and Energy Plan. The
purpose of this alignment is to ensure good communication between city staff, the City
of Ashland Ad-Hoc Climate and Energy Plan Committee, and the citizens of Ashland.
SECTION 3. Terms and Conditions
a. Council appropriate $10,000 for staff to research and uncover all relevant title,
environmental, geotechnical and inter connectivity information in City files that
could be useful to any party seeking to evaluate the site for a potential solar farm.
This information must be formatted and linked on a city web page with a link to it on
the City home page.
By no later than June 30, 2016 the City shall have completed posting the information
above to a dedicated City web page with a link on the home page so that interested
parties-can peruse the known, relevant information regarding the Imperatrice
Property..
b. The Conservation Commission recommends to the Ad Hoc Committee for the
Climate and Energy Plan that the feasibility of a potential solar farm site on the
Imperatrice Property by evaluated, as a high priority, as part of the development of
an energy plan for the City of Ashland within the new climate and energy plan.
SECTION 4. This resolution was duly PASSED and ADOPTED this day of, and takes effect
upon signing by the Mayor.
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Barbara Christensen, City Recorder
SIGNED and APPROVED this day of
John Stromberg, Mayor
Reviewed as to form:
Dave Lohman, Ashland City Attorney
CITY OF
ASHLAND
January 12, 2015
Business Owner,
The City of Ashland's Conservation Commission is always looking for ways to improve the
community's ability and interest in conserving resources. The Commission recently received a
suggestion from a citizen to explore the idea of expanding the existing recycling program that
the City Parks Commission successfully launched for Lithia Park.
The Commission is launching a pilot program for the downtown that is modeled on the Parks
program and is looking for interested businesses to participate to help make the pilot a success.
The pilot project will introduce opportunities to recycle cans and bottles in key locations in
downtown Ashland. Inspired by the success of the recycling program in Lithia Park, the
downtown pilot will involve the installation of small baskets on the side of six to eight existing
trash containers. The baskets would each be maintained by a business that would "sponsor"
the basket with the business name being part of the basket signage.
The sponsoring business agrees to monitor the baskets and sort and filter the materials as
needed. It is the hope and intention of the Commission that the redeemable items in the
baskets will be removed by those willing to take them to a store for the deposit value of the
can/bottle. The remaining materials that are recyclable would need to be collected and
incorporated into each sponsor business' own existing recycling program.
Other materials may end up in the baskets that may not be recyclable locally and would need to
be placed into the adjacent trash can.
The pilot program is intended to assist in determining the willingness of the public to use the
baskets properly, to gauge the approximate volume of recyclable materials generated by the
baskets and to understand the level of sorting/filtering of materials needed to maintain the
program on a larger scale. All of this assists the City in determining the costs involved in
providing effective public recycling opportunities in the downtown area.
If you are interested in participating, please review the participation agreement on the reverse
side of the page, complete, sign and return to: Adam Hanks with the City of Ashland at
adam(aD-ash land.or.us or 541-552-2046.
On behalf of the Conservation Commission, thank you for your consideration to participate in
this small, but important pilot project.
Sincerely,
Adam Hanks
Administration—Conservation&Economic Development
20 E.Main Street Tel:541/552-2046 FV4
Ashland,Oregon 97520 Fax:541-/488-5311 FAM&I
www.ashland.or.us TTY: 800/735-2900
CITY OF
ASHLAND
Downtown Recycling Pilot Program
Participation Agreement
Description of Activities to be performed:
Sponsoring business and their designated employees agree to participate in a downtown pilot
program to evaluate the effectiveness of the utilization of separated recycling/redeemables
containers attached to public trash receptacles in select areas of downtown Ashland.
In exchange for a business name listing on the recycling container, sponsoring business has
agreed to be responsible for the following:
1) On-going monitoring of sponsored recycle basket to prevent overflow/litter
2) Periodic removal of non-redeemable recyclable items from basket and transfer into
sponsor business recycling collection system
3) Transfer of non-recyclable items from basket into public trash can (adjacent to basket)
4) Communication to City staff of any damage observed to recycle basket
5) Agreement to report to City staff on performance/effectiveness of the recycle basket and
suggestions for improvements.
6) Agreement for report summary to be shared with Conservation Commission to evaluate
program alterations for potential expansion or permanent use.
In consideration for your agreement to perform the above-described activities, the undersigned volunteer
agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City of Ashland, its officers, agents and employees from and
against all liability, claims, and demands, on account of injury, loss, or damage, including without
limitation claims arising from bodily injury, personal injury, sickness, disease, death, property loss or
damage, or any other loss of any kind whatsoever, which arise out of or are in any manner connected
with the above described activities, if such injury, loss, or damage is caused in whole or in part by, or is
claimed to be caused in whole or in part by, the act, omission, negligence, or other fault on the part of
volunteer.
Volunteer understands that the above-described activities may involve risks of injury, loss, or damage to
volunteer, including but not limited to bodily injury, personal injury, sickness, disease, death, and property
loss or damage. By signing this agreement, volunteer expressly agrees to assume any and all such risks.
In addition, in consideration for being permitted to perform the above-described activities, volunteer,
hereby expressly exempts and releases the City of Ashland, its officers, agents, and employees from and
against all liability, claims, and demands, on account of injury, loss, or damage to volunteer including
without limitation claims arising from bodily injury, personal injury, sickness, disease, death, or property
loss or damage, that volunteer may incur as a result of being upon the premises of the City of Ashland or
as a result of performing the above-described activities, whether any such liability, claims, and demands
result from the act, omission, negligence, or other fault on the part of the City of Ashland, its officers, or its
employees, or from any other cause whatsoever.
Agreed to by:
Signature of Authorized Business Sponsor Printed name of signer Date
City Staff Approval Date:
Administration—Conservation&Economic Development
20 E.Main Street Tel:541/552-2046 FF4
Ashland,Oregon 97520 Fax:541-/488-5311 kryiM&I
www.ashland.or.us TTY: 800/735-2900
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Memo
DATE: January 27, 2016
TO: Climate and Energy Action Plan Ad-hoc Committee
CC:
FROM: Conservation Commission
RE: Potential Solar Park Concept Recommendation
The Conservation Commission was formally approached and requested by a local citizen group to
support a draft resolution encouraging the City Council to take several actions relating to the ability to
utilize a large, undeveloped City-owned property called the Imperitrice Property for the placement of a
utility sized solar voltaic system, termed"a solar park/solar farm".
After several meetings and individual research, including a site visit, the Commission voted at its
December 16, 2015 meeting against supporting the draft resolution document. In a subsequent motion,
the Commission approved the drafting of a memo from the Commission to the Climate and Energy
Action Plan Ad-hoc Committee requesting the following:
The Conservation Commission recommends to the Ad Hoc Committee for the Climate and
Energy Plan that the feasibility of a potential solar farm site on the Imperatrice Property be
specifically evaluated, as a high priority, as part of the development of an energy plan for the
City of Ashland within the new climate and energy plan.
The Conservation Commission supports the work of the Ad-hoc Committee in developing the plan with
input from many groups, individuals, organizations and community partners.
City of Ashland
ADMINISTRATION DEPT Tel:541-552-2046 .
20 East Main St Fax:541-488-5311
Ashland,Oregon 97520 TTY: 800-735-2900
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Earth Day Discussion
Note from Marni Koopman, Commissioner
1/25/2016
This year's Earth Day theme is "Rising to the Challenge" - a continuation of the Ashland Climate
Challenge. It will be held April 23rd. The event is being planned with OSF participation, and will
feature sign-ups for the Ashland Climate Challenge. It could also act as a venue for Ad-hoc
Committee updates on the Climate and Energy Action planning process, if desired. There is also
the potential of linking Earth Day with the Earth Bowl more closely.
The Ashland Climate Challenge plans to have a booth at Earth Day and would like to have
participation from the Conservation Commission. We will hand out information on the
Challenge, present success stories from local residents working to decrease their energy use
and/or switch to renewable energy, and share the progress of the Climate and Energy Action
planning team.
Prior to Wednesdays meeting, please consider how the Conservation Commission should
approach sponsorship for Earth Day this year. In previous years, the Conservation Commission
sponsored between $500-$1,000 and the City sponsored $500-$1,000 (see below). Last year we
were under the impression that the City would cover the full amount, but in reality the overall
sponsorship was lower because the Conservation Commission did not come in with our own
sponsorship. This year we should consider whether we would like to return to our previous
sponsorship levels and/or whether we should request that the City sponsor at a higher level
than last year.
Thankyou!
Earth Day funding from City Sources, from 2005-2016.
2016 - Commission - ?, City- ?, Parks Dept. - $0. Total = ?
2015 - Commission - $0, City - $1,000, Parks Dept. - $1000. Total = $2,000
2014- Commission - $500, City- $1,000, Parks Dept. - $1,250. Total = $2,750
2013 - Commission - $1000, City- $500, Parks Dept. - $1000. Total = $2,500
2012 - Commission - $800, City- $1000, Parks Dept. - $1000. Total = $2,800
2011 - Commission - $1000, City- $800, Parks Dept. - $1000. Total = $2,800
2010 - Commission - $1,000, City- $1,000,, Parks Dept. - $1000. Total = $3,.000
2009 - Commission - $800, City- $1,000, Parks Dept. - $1000. Total = $2,800
2008 - Commission - $800, City- $1,000, Parks Dept. - $1000. Total = $2,800
2007 - Commission - $800, City- $1,000, Parks Dept. - $1000. Total = $2,800
2006 - Commission - $800, City- $800, Parks Dept. - $1000. Total = $2,.600
2005 - Commission - $800, City- $800, Parks Dept. - $1000. Total = $2,,600
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