Parks Comm MINS 03-02-2006 CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Thursday, March 2, 2006 Hylebos Conference Room
6 :OO p.m, City Hall
MINUTES
Chair Purdom called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Present: Chair C.T. Purdom, Vice Chair George Pfeiffer, Ade Bright, Don Dennis, Fred Konkell, Tom Medhurst,
Marie Sciacqua and Dave Talcott. Excused: Joel Howitt.
Staff: PRCS Director Donna Hanson, Facilities and Parks Manager Steve Ikerd, Parks Planning and Development
Coordinator Betty Sanders and Administrative Assistant Peg Wright.
Guests: H. David Kaplan, Lori Paulson, Barbara Reid.
Pfeiffer moved; Talcott seconded motion to approve the February meeting minutes as written. Motion passed
unanimously.
PUBLIC FORUM
H. David Kaplan — he received the press release on Dumas Bay and was appreciative of the information going out to
the public. He said he is looking forward to getting the assessment on all parks m the city from Supervisors Dave
Leider and Tim Dickinson. Director Hanson said the inventory was done in conjunction with the Park Plan update
with first priority being safety concerns, work orders and routine maintenance.
Barbara Reid — she reiterated the importance of public involvement in maintaining park properties.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
Election of Commission Chair /Vice Chair — Dennis moved; Pfeiffer seconded motion to nominate C.T. Purdom as
Chair of the Parks and Recreation commission. Dennis moved to close nominations; Konkell seconded when no
other nominations were presented. Motion to close nominations unanimous. Main motion to elect C.T. Purdom as
commission Chair passed with unanimous vote. Talcott moved; Dennis seconded motion to nominate George
Pfeiffer as Vice Chair of the Parks and Recreation commission. Konkell moved; motion seconded to close
nominations when no other nominations were presented. Motion to close nominations unanimous. Main motion to
elect George Pfeiffer as Vice Chair passed with unanimous vote. Prior to the final vote for Vice Chair, Pfeiffer
stated that although he was not opposed to serving a third term, he felt leadership of the commission should be
shared, that there were qualified persons to share in the duties and recommended new leadership in 2007 -08.
Hylebos Boardwalk 85% Design Review — Parks Planner B. Sanders distributed a boundary map and information on
the assessment, project scope and cost of replacement. Anchor Environmental was hired to perform the assessment
of the existing boardwalk and design a boardwalk that would have a longer life than the current wood product. Trex
decking, a wood and recycled plastic composite lumber product, was suggested because it has a longer life
expectancy and is more slip - resistant than wood. Construction is planned for the summer of 2007, assuming the
funds are in place. Dennis moved; Bright seconded motion to forward the 85% design of the Hylebos Boardwalk
replacement to the Council Committee. Motion passed unanimously. Parks Planner B. Sanders reported that the
Friends of the Hylebos are not going to use the house on site as their office.
STAFF REPORTS
Community Center Support Drive /Update — Sciacqua reported on the fundraising campaign. The committee
meeting was February 16 and the next meeting is scheduled for March 16th at 6:30 p.m. in the Dash Point
Conference Room. A fundraising event will be held at Woodstone Credit Union on South 316 Street on April 20
from 5:00 -7:00 p.m. Funds raised to date are under $10,000.00. Barbara Reid suggested a model to display at banks
but cost is the issue at this point in the campaign with a model costing $5000 +.
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Community Center Construction Update — B. Sanders distributed photos of the project and said the exciting aspect is
that there is steel on the project now. It arrived earlier than anticipated to the surprise of contractors and staff. The
steel is corning from Canada. The climbing wall contractor is from Bend, Oregon. There are no grant monies for
kitchen amenities at this time. Discussion followed on scheduling a site visit with the contractor for the commission.
Kaplan asked that the pictures and information be sent to the Federal Way Historical Society to archive for city
history.
Park Plan Update: Public Input & Opinion Survey — B. Sanders reported on the Parks Plan survey that had 138
respondents. Discussion followed on how to get the public involved with input on what they would like to see in
their city parks. Major responses were from the 41 -54 age group with participation in recreation program activities
at 31% and high use of individual parks and trails.
Park Signs — Manager Ikerd reported that he is working with King County Sign Shop on a consistent design concept
and color for all parks signs. They discussed signs for the entrances to all parks, the "rules" sign format and the
international symbols.
Sacajawea /Grosch Field Warranty Issues — Manager Ikerd said he has not gotten any direct response from Field Turf
Company but they notified B. Sanders. There are heavy wear issues on the Sacajawea field. Field Turf Company
asked B. to respond with specific issues and they will work on a solution with her.
Chair Purdom will attend the PRPS Council Committee meeting on March 13, 2006 at City Hall.
PENDING ITEMS
Naming of Thompson Property (Cascade Park) French Lake Park/Off -Leash Dog Park
Lake Killarney - Pfeiffer reported he spent four hours one Tuesday at Lake Killarney Park observing use and in what
capacity. He observed one runner and four walkers from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. He asked all commissioners to take time
to observe use at the park, document and report to commission.
NEXT MEETING /AGENDA ITEMS
Lake Killarney French Lake Park/Off -Leash Dog Park
Naming of Thompson Property (Cascade Park) Parks Plan (Consultant)
Community Center Support Drive Community Center Construction Update
Field Warranty Issues
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Purdom adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m.