Parks Comm PKT 09-02-1999 CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
• PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION'
Thursday, September 2, 1999 City Hall
6 :00 n.m. Mt' Baker Conference Room
WORK PLAN
1. Celebration Park 2. Comprehensive Plan 3. Neighborhood Parks 4. Skate Park 5. Park Impact Fees 6. Community Center
7. Communication Plan 8. Off -Leash Park 9. Wedgewood Park 10. French Lake Park 11. Canoe Club
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3. PUBLIC FORUM 15 minutes
4. REPORTS
A. Celebration Park Tournament Schedule Wilbrecht Information 15 minutes
B. Skate Park Update 6,
C. Wedgewood Park Encroachment Update
D. Fisher's Pond 66
E. Poverty Bay Trail " "
F. Benches/BPA Trail
G. Canoe Club Schroder Action
• H. Policy Draft/Canoe Club
L Staff Information
Art at Celebration Park Schroder Information 10 minutes
5. COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. Communications Plan Kellogg Information 15 minutes
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Agenda Items for Next Meeting All Action 5 minutes
B. Other All Action 20 minutes
7. ADJOURN
Next meeting is October 7, 1999
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
• PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Thursday, August 5, 1999 , City Hall
7 :00 n.m. Council Chambers
WORK PLAN
1. Celebration Park 2. Comprehensive Plan 3. Neighborhood Parks 4. Skate Park 5. Park Impact Fees
6. Community Center 7. Communication Plan 8. Off -Leash Park 9. Wedgewood Park 10. French Lake
11. Canoe Club
MINUTES
Present: Marion Bartholomew, Jerry Bollen, Laird Chambers, Dini Duclos, Chair, Karl Grosch, Dave Kaplan, Vice
Chair, Bob Kellogg, Mike Lane, Dean McColgan, Barbara Reid and Bobby Roach. Excused: Dave Armstrong, Jim
Baker and C. T. Purdom. Staff: Jenny Schroder, PRCS Director, Kurt Reuter, Recreation Manager, John Hutton,
Recreation Coordinator and Peg Buck, Administrative Assistant.
Chair Duclos called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Minutes were approved as corrected.
* PUBLIC FORUM/CANOE CLUB
Lani Haase/Milton is a member of the canoe club and stressed the importance of family activities. She said it had been
• a positive activity for her family.
Rita Elsassar/Federal Way is a member of the canoe club and is supportive of a change to the ordinance.
Carol Otto/Federal Way is supportive of the canoe club . It stresses family networking and shares the Hawaiian culture.
Melinda Makahanaloa/Spanaway is a canoe club member who is in support of changing the ordinance. She stressed
the importance of family to the club and her membership has been beneficial to her as a single parent as well as to her
children.
John Richardson/Federal Way is a member of the canoe club and reiterated the importance of safety to all club members
as shown through the demonstration at Steel Lake Park. He is supportive of the ordinance change.
Andrew Plaehn/Des Moines stressed the importance of using Steel Lake for all types of recreational uses and is
supportive of the canoe club.
Pete Wylie/Federal Way is supportive of the ordinance change because of the positive impact on the park environment.
• William Schilling/Federal Way is President of the Kikaha 0 Ke Kai Canoe Club. He thanked the City for allowing the
club to continue using Steel Lake for practices and would like to see the ordinance changed to fiirther accommodate
them.
Robert Keliinoi/Federal Way is a canoe club member and stressed that it is a sport for everyone. He supports the
ordinance change.
Scott Moody is a canoe club member and endorsed it as a good sport for all.
Bo Chun Fook/Tacoma is a canoe club member and supports the ordinance change because of the impact on the children
and their future. He said they would not be holding regattas at Steel Lake but rather smaller corporate races.
Manu Baker/Federal Way is a canoe club member and has seen a lot of changes to Steel Lake and the Federal Way area.
He is supportive of the ordinance change to accommodate the canoe club.
* CANOE CLUB COMMISSION DISCUSSION
McColgan thanked the canoe club for their participation and involvement in Steel Lake. Duclos thanked them for the
demonstration also and was very impressed with it. Kellogg asked how often they practice, the time of day and number
of canoes. President William Schilling responded that the club practices Monday and Wednesday from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m:
• and it involves 2 -4 canoes.
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August 5, 1999 Page Two
Bolien asked if practice began on Sunday mornings at 6 a.m. as one Steel Lake resident had stated. Mr.. Elsassar, a
canoe club member, responded that he and a select few practice all year round on Sunday mornings at the lake but not
• before 8:00 a.m.
Kaplan asked Schilling about liability insurance for the club. Schilling said the club has a liability insurance policy with
Pete McDougal, an agent in Tacoma. Chambers read a letter from a Steel Lake resident voicing concern on the canoe
members parking in the "No Parking" zone and the children playing in the boat dock area. Schilling said they do not
tie up or block the docking area with their vehicles but they do park on one side of the boat launch area because of the
length of the canoes. If a problem, Schilling said they would park in the upper lot but it would take up at least three
parking stalls. As far as the children being in the boat launch area, he said they are present with adult supervision.
Dan Younkin, who lives on Steel Lake, asked if the canoes can be on the City's beach. Schroder responded that there
is no rule they cannot be on the City's beach, but are prohibited from the swim area. Reid stated there had been a
complaint from a Steel Lake resident on the noise which she did not observe through the demonstration. Bartholomew
asked about races and regattas the canoe club sponsors. President Schilling responded that there are 14 canoes in a
regatta and Steel Lake cannot accommodate that many canoes because it is too small. The canoe club would like to
sponsor smaller corporate races with up to 5 canoes at a time. Jack Porter, a Steel Lake resident, said that he had not
complained about the canoes being parked by his residence because it was a problem, but because he was concemed
about vandalism, which he discussed with canoe club members.
Bartholomew asked Schroder if there was a distance from the shore ruling. She explained that where the residents own
the land extending to the water, as long as an individual is in a canoe or boat, they are not trespassing.
McColgan made a motion to support a change in Ordinance No. 91 -82, Section 1, No. 29 to allow the canoe club access
to Steel Lake. Bollen seconded the motion. Bartholomew asked if there would be a review before the ordinance change
was fmalized. Schroder said that staff will draft recommended changes to the ordinance and after the Law Department
has reviewed the changes, bring back to the commission the draft recommendation to amend the ordinance along with
a policy that would cover criteria to use when evaluating requests for trials /competitions on a case -by -case basis.
McColgan amended the motion to add that staff and the Parks and Recreation Commissioners would assist in the •
wording change of the ordinance. Unanimous approval by commissioners to change Ordinance No. 91 -82, Section 1, •
No. 29.
* PUBLIC FORUM/GENERAL
Gayle Bailey/Federal Way is a fast pitch girls coach. He said that youth are using Celebration Park because his team
has used it three times to date. He also said that the Little League would like to use the fields but the pitching mounds
being raised is a safety hazard.
Jim Pearson/Federal Way also works with the girls fast pitch teams which have had three tournaments at Celebration
Park this year. He felt that there was lower attendance for his tournaments at Celebration Park because out -of -town
teams are used to moving all over town to different field locations. He would like to see youth able to play at
Celebration Park to fully utilize facility.
Ralph Osmon/Federal Way is an endorser of the girls fast pitch teams. He would like to see opening Celebration Park
to the girls teams as often as the boys /mens teams are scheduled to be fair to all.
Mary Skan is with the Steel Lake Little League and would like to see everyone get an opportunity to use the Celebration
Park facilities.
* POLICIES AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE REPORT
McColgan presented recommendations from the Policies and Procedures Subcommittee:
In recommendation #1, it is recommended that Celebration Park be treated as a stand alone entity for budget purposes.
Kaplan asked if it would be listed separately for budget items. Schroder responded that Celebration Park expenses are
budgeted separately, but that at this time, revenues are recorded in the City-wide athletic accounts.
Recommendation #2 would continue allowing scheduling of tournaments for 1999 and 2000. For the past five years,
directors and organizers of good standing are considered to have first option of scheduling at Celebration Park.
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Recommendation #3 states continued usage and fee schedule to reflect needs of community while keeping up high
• quality of Celebration Park. Annual review of the usage and fee schedule to ensure level of maintenance is balanced.
McColgan added that this refers to the city fields, not school fields.
Recommendation #4 , the Celebration Park Policies and Procedures Subcommittee would continue to review other
revenue opportunities and future park needs (advertising, signage, rental for community or special events, and additional
park amenities).
Recommendation #5 relates to scheduling youth use of the batting fields in March and April. McColgan said the largest
users of batting fields in the city are Federal Way National Little League, Federal Way Girls Fast Pitch, Federal Way
American Little League, and Steel Lake Little League. Specific restrictions would be in effect concerning base length,
hours of use, no weekend use, no mound installation, city staff do prep work of fields, restrooms open and use of lights
would be charged at a rate that would pay direct costs of energy consumption. Kurt Reuter acquired a formula from
Puget Sound Energy to figure consumption. Chambers would like the wording in Recommendation #3 changed from
"high quality" to "world class tournament" level when referring to Celebration Park maintenance needs. Lane agreed
it is important to stress maintenance of the highest quality for the facility. Schroder suggested repeating the phrase "top
quality as constructed" throughout all five recommendations.
Grosch made a motion to accept the recommendations as corrected. Reid seconded. Bollen suggested the Parks and
Recreation Commission and staff present the Policies and Procedures Subcommittee Recommendations to the Council
Committee together. Discussion followed on the recommendations going to Council Committee. Motion passed
unanimously.
Kellogg made a motion to extend the commission meeting by fifteen minutes. Second by Bartholomew. Motion
passed.
* NEW BUSINESS
• A. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Agenda items suggested for the September 2, 1999 commission meeting are the Skate Park, Wedgewood Park
encroachment, Fisher's Pond, Celebration Park tournament schedule, report from Policy & Procedures
Subcommittee, BenchesBPA Trail, Communication Plan, Poverty Bay Trail (staff report) and the
Comprehensive Plan.
B. OTHER
Duclos asked why the Policies and Procedures Subcommittee Celebration Park Recommendations were in the
newspaper before being brought to the Commission meeting? Discussion followed amongst commissioners
on procedures.
Kellogg talked with a member of the Arts Commission about art in Celebration Park. They are already
working on art recommendations for the international district and Kellogg has a concern that Celebration Park
may not be a priority. Reid feels the process is being stalled and wants to know where Celebration Park is in
the process. Schroder suggested the commission wait until the September meeting to inquire on the status and
she will invite the Arts Commission to the meeting.
Duclos said the persons building the log cabin at Hylebos want to attend a commission meeting and give an
update on the progress.
Bartholomew asked when the Celebration Park maintenance shop will be built. Schroder said staff wants to
review the building and location/space.
Chambers asked if the September 2 " Parks & Recreation Commission meeting date would interfere with the
Labor Day holiday. Discussion followed and it was decided to leave it as scheduled. He also inquired on the
Y2K and I -695 issues and how they would affect the city. Schroder responded that the City is Y2K compliant
and Council is expected to discuss I -695 in their review of mid -year budget adjustments.
* ADJOURNMENT
Kaplan made a motion with McColgan seconding to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES
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MEMORANDUM
Date: August 26, 1999
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Jennifer Schroder, Directo
Subject: Amendment of Ordinance 1 -82 /Section 1 No. 29 Trails and Competitions
Background:
Last year, the Kikaha 0 Ke Kai Canoe Club of Federal Way requested that Council amend
Ordinance No. 91 -82 to allow the City to consider permitting the club to hold trials and
competitions on Steel Lake.
On July 19, 1999 the Parks and Recreation Commission held a public meeting at Truman
High School. The purpose of the meeting was to take public comment on the
recommendation to change Ordinance No. 91 -82, Section 29 Trails and Competitions to
allow for trials and competitions on Steel Lake. Approximately 100 citizens attended the
• meeting.
Prior to the commission's regular meeting on August 5, the Canoe Club held a demonstration
of the club's outrigger (canoe) stopping ability. The commission observed the canoe's
maneuverability and stopping ability. Public comment was also taken at the commission's
scheduled meeting at City Hall following the demonstration.
After a thorough review of the public's comments by the commission, the club's purpose and
objectives, insurance coverages and the demonstration of the outrigger canoes, the
commission moved to recommend to Council that Ordinance No. 91 -82 be amended to
approve the Canoe Club's authorization to hold trials /competitions at Steel Lake. The
commission further requested that staff work with the City Attorney to draft an amendment
and policy to review requests for use of park facilities for trials /competitions on a case -by-
case basis. The Parks and Recreation Commission asked staff to provide for the September
2 meeting a draft of the amendment and policies prior to forwarding the recommendation to
council.
Amendment to Ordinance No. 91 -82 /Section 29 Trials and Competitions
The intent to amending Ordinance No. 91 -82, Section 29 Trials and Competitions is to allow
requests for any kind of trial and competition in city of Federal Way parks and facilities be
reviewed and approved only on a case -by -case basis. The commission recognized that to
ensure the public's safety and appropriateness for a park to accommodate such use might not
• apply to all activities.
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Therefore, to provide consistent language to reflect that requests to conduct trials and/or
competitions in City of Federal Way parks be reviewed on a case -by -case basis, the
following amendment is recommended:
29. Trials and Competitions
It is unlawful to engage in, conduct or hold any trials or competitions for speed endurance,
or hill climbing involving any vehicle, boat, aircraft or animal in any park except pursuant
to a permit issued by the Director.
(Staff will distribute a copy of the amendment document at your September 2 meeting)
Policy to review requests for trials and competitions:
Staff recommends for trial and competition requests that the applicant complete the
department's Special Events Permit Request Form. This form is attached for your review.
Staff recommends that the section of this form that states "For official use only" be updated
to reflect the need to review large events or events that pose a high risk to public safety to
have insurance. Additionally, the form should indicate the type of permit, i.e,.is the event
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best approved by form of a contract or Memorandum of Understanding (Federal Way
Community Council is issued a MOU for Family Fest).
Modifications to this form and the commission's recommendation for the amendment to
Ordinance No. 91 -82 can be forwarded to the Parks, Recreation, Human Services and Public
Safety Council Committee on September 27, 1999 for approval.
Commission Recommendations:
1. Move to recommend to City Council the amendment to Ordinance No. 9.1 -82 Section
1, No. 29 Trials and Competitions as presented.
2. Move to recommend to City Council that the Special Events Use Permit as amended
by the Parks and Recreation Commission be used to review requests for Trials and
Competitions as described in Ordinance No. 91 -82.
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
PARKS, RECREATION AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
• SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT
A special event permit is required for any community, special or private event not sponsored
by the City which requires more than routine use of any park or outdoor facility. Examples of
such events include, but are not limited to, outdoor weddings and receptions, Easter Egg Hunts,
fun runs and athletic tournaments. Special Event Permits are available on a first -come, first -
served basis and must be obtained in person from the Federal Way Recreation Division.
The following fees have been established:
1. Special Event - Base Fee
Size of Group
50 or less $25 up to 4 hours including set -up and clean-up
51 -150 $50 up to 4 hours including set -up and clean -up
151 -more $75 up to 4 hours including set -up and clean -up
2. Admissions/Revenue
When admission is charged or when event revenues are generated, 20 percent of total
gate admission or event revenues shall be paid to the City, in addition to the standard
• Special Event base fee. A certified statement of total gate admissions or revenues, along
with payment of 20 percent, must be submitted within 20 days of the conclusion of the
event by the event representative. Non-profit agencies shall be exempt from this
provision upon sufficient proof of the non -profit status.
3. Damage Deposit
At the City's sole discretion, a bond or cash deposit may be required as security for
potential property damage or when an event requires amplification or special services by
park staff. The amount of the bond or deposit will be determined by the City based upon
past City experience, and the type, location and size of the event.
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4. A dditional Charges
Charges for additional services and/or equipment required in relation to the event may
be imposed at the discretion of the City. These fees may be due upon issuance of the
permit, or where charges are estimates only, billed at conclusion of event.
Refunds/Cancellations/Transfers
Brands will not be made due to inclement weather. Cancellations made 14 days prior to the
event date are not subject to refund. Upon written notice of cancellation to the Federal Way
Recreation Division received 14 days or more prior to the event date, applicant is entitled to a
50 percent refund. Transfers will be accepted for a charge of $10 when 14 days or more
advance notice is provided. Please allow 30 days for refund to be processed. If the City rejects
the request or if for any unforeseen circumstance the City must cancel the event, a full refund
will be granted.
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General Information
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At the City's sole discretion, a certificate showing comprehensive general liability insurance
coverage for the group - proposed event may, be required prior to approval of a Special Event
Permit. Certificates of insurance must show a combined single limit of not less than $100,000
for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage liability and must name the City of
Federal Way as an additional insured.
Approval Authority
All Special Event Permits are issued subject to relevant Federal, State and City ordinances and
to the City of Federal Way Park Regulations, copies of which are available through the
Recreation Division. Special Event Permits shall be granted through the Recreation Division,
under the direction of the Director of Parks and Recreation. It is the responsibility of the
applicant to obtain all other necessary permits and licenses required for the desired event.
Miscellaneous
Special Event Permit requests will be accepted year -round for up to 12 months in advance. The
special event base fee and damage deposit MUST be paid in full at time of application. Issuance
of permit is subject to approval and may take 10-20 days to process. Due to unforeseen
circumstances, the City reserves the right to relocate, transfer and/or cancel the special event
and will provide as much advance notification as possible. A Special Event Permit may be
issued for more than four hours; the base fee will be adjusted accordingly.
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
• SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT
REQUEST FORM
Date:
Name of Organization:
Person in Charge: Title:
Address: City: Zip:
Home Phone: Business Phone:
Person in charge at event: Home Phone:
Park Area/Outdoor Facility Requested (please be specific):
Date of Event:
Arrival Time (includes set -up): Leaving Time (after take- down):
• Set Up Time Required (day & time):
Type of Activity Planned:
Anticipated Attendance:
Equipment to be Used (PA system, etc.):
Service Required of City:
Will there be an admission fee? Yes No
If yes, how much? $
Is this event, or any part thereof, revenue generating? Yes No
If so, describe fully:
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I, the undersigned, hereby request the use of the above park area and/or outdoor facility as specified and agree
to abide by the City Park Regulations and by all other established regulations relating to park area/outdoor
facility use and all activities taking place in above area. I agree to keep the area in a clean and ord
condition, and assume responsibility for any damages incurred by my group's activities. In case of inju
damage, all claims or legal actions, financial or otherwise, are waived against the City of Federal Way, its
elected and appointed officials and employees, unless injury or damage is caused by the sole negligence of the
City of Federal Way. I also agree to defend and hold harmless the City of Federal Way, its agents and
representatives, from any and all claims which may arise from loss of or damage to property as a result of this
agreement. I also understand that the Federal Way Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to
change/cancel any part of a use agreement and related scheduled activity. Additional information may be
required before permit approval.
Applicant Signature Date
Authorization Signature Date
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Communications Liaison Committee
Federal Way Parks and Recreation Commission
PURPOSE: To provide a consistent means of communicating information pertinent to Parks
and Recreation Commission actions or activities to the media.
FUNCTION: The Communications Liaison Committee will be responsible for providing press
releases, notices of events, photos and/or opportunities for photos for the media
through the City of Federal Way's office of public information. The committee
will also communicate any changes for the City's TV web side or public access
(channel 28) upon approval of the Commission's Chair, Parks, Recreation and
Cultural Services Department Director and City Manager.
PROCEDURE
A. Written Material.
1. The Communications Liaison Committee will prepare press releases or notices
only if requested by the Commission Chair or the Department Director or Deputy
Director.
2. All written material will require approval of the Commission Chair, Department
director or Deputy Director if the Department Director is not available. The final,
• approved material will be released to the media through the City's public
information office.
3. Simple notification of events can be handled by the committee chair either
directly with the media or through the City's public information office.
B. Photos
1. The committee will follow the same procedure as A 1 -3 for photos or photo
opportunities.
2. The committee will work with City staff or the media to place photos or film on
the City web site or on channel 28, subject to approval procedure as outlined in A
2 above.
PROTOCOL FOR MEDIA CONTACT
The function of a news reporter is to get a story reflecting as many opinions as possible.
Commissioners will periodically be contacted by the media for comments on commission
business. Protocol requires that you refer the media to the chairperson who speaks for the
commission. If a commission member wants to give personal comments to the media, it should
be clear that the comments are being made as an individual.
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Wednesday, August 11, 1999 Federal Way News
Canoe snafu may be
resolved soon
A demonstration staged by the
ill Kikaha 0 Ke Kai canoe club last
week may help bring the year long
battle over its use of Steel Lake to a. dents.
close.
The demonstration, held last These and other concerns were
Thursday and attended by discussed at a public forum hosted
Thursday urs a a, the cit y members by the parks commission a few
of the
interested ty parks dear weeks ago, prompting last week's
parks commission, sought demonstration. At this time, it
ght to discern appears parks commissioners are
just how severely the club's practice siding with the club. They are draft-
sessions impact the lake.
The two -year old club has been mg a recommendation for the City
the subject of controversy since lake Council Parks and Recreation Corn- club residents complained about their exemption from a ity lcode barrin I
activities to the city last summer. racing and competition in city
Some residents feel the paddlers' g
four 40 -foot boats are too large and parks.
too fast for the lake, incapable of a vote of gthe in the holed ityllcouncil; ruire
stopping in an emergency.
y have com la such a vote has not yet been sched-
In addition, the me ha omp -b med uled. In the meantime, the club will
that the club stroke chanting disturbs lake resi- Steel L e allowed to continue practicing in
Steel Lake.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR at Celebration Park could be re -sized for
baseball My understanding of my tax
• dollars going to Celebration Park was to
TL — I both in school and in le ague, it is amaz- paned?
help our lids in this city. What hap -
ing to me how the city can ignore the
need for a quality sports facility where JOHN W. SHEPPAR y
baseball can be played. I have traveled Federal Way
with my son throughout the years to dif-
ferent cities in our state and others and
have seen some really nice ballparks for
playing baseball. The city-of Kent right ,
in our own back yard has a nice base-
ball-sized complex managed by the city.
We have Celebration Park, which is
used for adult league softball and is now
thinking about letting it open up to little
League through May. That does noth-
ing for the need of the older kids playing
through the summer months. Decatur 1
field is the nicest full - sized field in the
city in my opinion, but this is part of the
school district and is maintained by dis-
Baseball d trict funds and hard work put out by the
coaches, players and families. A lot of
times with the coaches' own money.
One field at Sports during the summer, including
C elebration Park baseball, is another way we can keep
our teens focused on the better things in
could be used them during doing the h break. It keeps
III ents try to steer them a a fr om. par
As a parent of a Federal Way student
an d a son who enjoys playing baseball like this inoud� take to get s one fe l d
city? Maybe just one field
r= w Mr 8 / j ve ll received rave reviews from players and
tournament directors from the local
Celebration area and around the United States.
The recent Major N.LT. slo -pitch
tournament held there in July brought
soccer fields
in players from throughout the co�niry
who marveled throughout
the complex. The
softball fields seem to be some of the
blast off lilt° most rainproof in the region. One local
player commented that the fields are
so good that the players get upset
the future because they have to play while its
raining heavily. The prospect of adding
youth teams to the softball field sched-
SPORTS B CAT ule is an appropriate step the city must
follow up on.
The soccer fields might be slightly
By BOB COLEMAN more delicate just by the nature of the
Last Sunday sport The softball field's dirt infield
1 w couldn't have takes most of the heavy traffic during
been much more A quick dragging of the infield
, <-~t ; makes it ready for the next game.
4. perfect for the ,The soccer fields might show wear
Federal Way Soc much sooner. The impact of 63 boys
s cer Association. teams playing on
P Wig the four fields last
U � � � The Blast Off weekend caused some damage. Two of .
T ournament, the % the fields will have to be modified to
"- association's save their goal mouths for this week
annual kick off of end's games. But those are just minor •
the fall soccer adjustments considering the amount of
moon, was play they received on their first week-
winding down its first weekend under a end. There are just a few spots where
marvelous blue sky. The deep green of the - grass hasn't set strongly. Other -
the Celebration Park soccer fields' wise they are in beautiful condition.
grass complemented the sky as the The grass is rich and thick, making a
backdrop from 63 rambunctious boys
r, � soccer tea perfect surface for soccer.
y `e Anyone not convinced Celebration
W ms. Critics of how Celebration Park
came to be Park was a worthy project should stop
might have a legitimate by the faa7ity this weekend to watch 71
beef about the progress. The city's girls teams. Even though the weather
enforcement of a utility tax to fund the isn't supposed to be as nice as last week,
park and several other projects after the park will be just as impressive.
voters narrowly rejected park funding It.'s not hard to understand why vot
measures twice certainly riled some ers shot down the project several years
Federal Way voters. This may be a
justifying ago. With other more pressing tax
cause of the ends
the means. plans on the ballot and the general _
t If any of those disgruntled voters fight against more taxation, voters had
were on hand at Celebration Park over ample reason to cast their no votes.
the weekend, there's a good possibility . On the other side of the spectrum,
that they would have been swayed into however, is the need for the fields the
becoming Celebration Park supporters. city has felt for some time. Not only did
Notice I said Celebration Park sup- the city add four soccer fields, but it
porters and not city council supporters. also added four magnificent grass
The voters have a right to disagree fields that should rival the best facilities
with the city council and the way it fins- in the state.
gled the funding for the park even after This certainly isn't a blanket
it was voted down twice. endorsement for all the decisions the
The council's strong vision of what city has made or will make in the
that hunk of land could be overcame future, but concerning Celebration
the slight majority, which voted the Park, going against the narrow majori-
park proposal down. The council ty appears to be the correct call here.
included other projects in its uhlity tax The benefit of the tax dollars collect-
measure, but the marquee items are ed should be paid back many times
III Celebration Park and the Knutzen over in the experiences the youth of
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Park Sunday afternoon to put the finish - coach of the U -11 Federal Way Scorpi- Harbor FC 86 2, SYSA Shorelake 10
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Tournament. Another 72 girls teams are down from Burien to see where she Way City(U -13) 2 " �;
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are nearly double the amount that par - commented on the pristine field condi- AYSA Wildcats FWU Impact 3 ���,
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fields contributed to the increa e. watch the ECYSA D.T. t jilted 3, TPCJSA Pilots 2 ��
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