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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
PARKS AND RECREATION
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
March 3, 2022 Video Conference
5:00 p.m.
MEETING MINUTES
Present via zoom: Chair Michael Campsmith, Commissioner’s David Berger, Thomas George and George Pfeiffer
Excused: Vice Chair George Vadino
Staff: John Hutton, Parks Director, Jason Gerwen, Parks Deputy Director and Mary Jaenicke, Parks Adm. Asst. II.
Chair Campsmith called the meeting to order at 5:12pm.
PUBLIC FORUM
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner George moved to approve the February Parks and Recreation Commission regular meeting minutes
as written. Commissioner Pfeiffer seconded. Motion passed.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
Approval of Prioritization Matrix Review
Staff Gerwen requested direction from the Commission on which projects to place on the matrix. Chair
Campsmith asked him to use his best judgement and that the commission will be looking to him for guidance.
Staff Gerwen stated when deciding on which projects to place on the matrix that he will take into
consideration the size and the scope of the project and will consider three components: safety, service and
appearance. Commissioner Berger motioned to approve the Project Prioritization Matrix as written.
Chair Campsmith seconded. Motion approved.
Parks Appreciation Day
Staff Gerwen reported that Parks Appreciation Day is scheduled for April 23 from 9:00am-12:00pm. The
committee is meeting on March 4, at 12:00pm. They will be working at two sites: The Blueberry Farm and
West Hylebos Wetlands Park. Projects at West Hylebos will include pruning the orchards, spreading quarry
sand and pruning back the trail. We Love Our City will be working at The Blueberry Farm and those projects
will include spreading bark, fertilizing the blueberry’s and general cleanup of the site. Pre-packaged granola
bars, fruit and water will be available for the volunteers. The event is being marketed in the Recreation
Brochure, Channel 21, local businesses and Constant Contact.
STAFF REPORTS
FWCC Slide Update
Staff Hutton reported that the City Council approved additional ARPA funds for the slide replacement and
Leif Ellingson the FWCC Manager was notified that they are receiving a grant in the amount of $250,000.
Staff is moving forward on the contract and ordering the slide. The goal is to have the slide installed before the
end of the year.
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OTHER BUSINESS
Chair Campsmith inquired about recruiting new Commissioners. Staff Hutton replied that we have not
received anymore applications and interviews will take place in April.
The April Parks and Recreation Commission will be in-person.
NEXT MEETING/AGENDA ITEMS
Commission Business
Prioritization Matrix Approval
Parks Appreciation Day
Staff Reports
None
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Pfeiffer and seconded by Chair Campsmith to adjourn the meeting.
Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 5:33pm.