At the request of Menlo Park Mayor Nicholas Jellins, the City Council will have the last word on an application to grant Tim Sheeper a use permit to operate the city’s new Burgess Aquatics Center.
The Planning Commission plans to vote on the permit at its meeting Monday night, April 10, after the Almanac’s press deadline. Check AlmanacNews.com for a news update. Then, due to Mayor Jellins’ appeal, it will go before the council at its April 18 meeting.
Mr. Sheeper, who runs the for-profit competitive sports company Team Sheeper LLC, sets the pool fees and schedule with the approval of the city.
The council meeting starts at 7 p.m. in the council chambers at the Civic Center, between Laurel and Alma streets.
New commissioners
John “Jack” O’Malley was appointed to the Menlo Park Planning Commission by the City Council at its April 4 meeting.A retired executive, Mr. O’Malley has served on the Housing Commission and council-appointed budget advisory committee since 2005.
Chosen from 11 applicants, he received votes from Mayor Nicholas Jellins and council members Mickie Winkler and Lee Duboc. The other two council members voted for other candidates. His term expires in April 2010.
The council also appointed John Boyle to fill an open seat on the Transportation Commission. Chosen from four candidates, Mr. Boyle is a member of the budget advisory committee. He received votes from Mayor Jellins, Ms. Winkler and Ms. Duboc. His term expires in September 2007.
