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Parks Comm PKT 01-07-1999 CITY OF FEDERAL WAY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Thursday, January 7, 1999 Steel Lake Fire Station 6:00 p.m. Conference Room PLEASE NOTE MEETING IS AT STEEL LAKE FIRE STATION WORK PLAN 1. Celebration Park 2. Skate Park 3. Wedgewood Park 4. Comprehensive Plan AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PUBLIC FORUM 15 Minutes 3. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER MINUTES 4. REPORTS - CELEBRATION PARK A. Fundraising Report Duclos/Kaplan 5 Minutes B. Facilities Report McColgan 5 Minutes • C. Web Page Update Kaplan 10 Minutes D. Construction Report Wilbrecht 10 Minutes E. Park Dedication Budget Wilbrecht 5 Minutes 5. COMMISSION BUSINESS A. Skate Park Design Wilbrecht 10 Minutes B. Comprehensive Plan Bollen 15 Minutes C. 1999 Work Plan Discussion - All 10 Minutes D. Award/Buck Wilbrecht 2 Minutes E. Advanced Leadership Kaplan/Reid 10 Minutes 6. COMMISSION COMMENTS 15 Minutes 7. ADJOURNMENT REMINDER: NEXT MEETING WILL BE FEBRUARY 4, 1999 • CITY OF FEDERAL WAY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Thursday, December 3, 1998 City Hall 6:00 p.m. Administrative Conference. Room WORK PLAN 1. Celebration Park 2. Skate Park 3. Wedgewood Park 4. Comprehensive Plan MINUTES Present: Jim Baker, Marion Bartholomew, Jerry Bollen, Vice Chair, Dini Duclos, Dave Kaplan, Bob Kellogg, Dean McColgan, Barbara Reid, Chair, and Bob Roach. Excused Absence: Laird Chambers and Karl Grosch. Staff: Dave Wilbrecht, Deputy Director, Peg Buck, Administrative Assistant and Myron Kline, Public Safety Department. Chair Reid called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. * PUBLIC FORUM Joshua A. Rangel, a student at Bellarmine High School, was in attendance as an observer for his government class. Officer Myron Kline of the Federal Way Public Safety Department attended the meeting and gave a report on police activity in the parks. He distributed a report on the Adelaide Park area which has received 258 calls to date (City of Federal Way has approximately 100 areas). Officer Kline said concerns are unruly people, drinking of alcohol and vandalism from the Public Safety Department's point of view. Discussion followed on several issues and concerns in the parks system. Kline was asked if he could provide a summary of police activity in and around city parks. He will meet with Dave Wilbrecht to define the scope of the report and Wilbrecht will report to commission. • Maynard "Doc" Campbell, a member of the Greater Federal Way Kiwanis Club, has interest in local youth and the Skate Park plan. His proposal, which was distributed at the meeting, will be presented to his Kiwanis Club. In the proposal and discussion at the meeting, Campbell suggested a joint effort of service organizations (emphasis on Kiwanis) in building /funding Skate Park. Campbell asked about Skate Park being located in Celebration Park. Kaplan responded to that issue and of the importance of city funding of Skate Park. Campbell also announced his intent to purchase a ballfield at Celebration Park for $15,000.00. * MINUTES Duclos moved and Bartholomew seconded the motion to approve the amended November meeting minutes. Motion passed. * REPORTS - CELEBRATION PARK A. FUNDRAISING Duclos reported that the monies collected to date is $351,173.00 - passing the goal of $350,000.00 to a round of applause. Duclos praised Commissioners for their hard work on this project making the fundraising a success. Duclos also thanked Deputy Director Wilbrecht for conducting tours and all his dedication and time to the project. Kaplan distributed a tally sheet on purchases from the gift catalog with discussion on the range of gifts. B. FACILITIES REPORT McColgan reported he has a meeting scheduled with the Chamber of Commerce in January. C. NOVEMBER 21 HOLIDAY CELEBRATION Wilbrecht gave an up -to -date digital picture report on Celebration Park. There was discussion on several issues per the picture presentation. Wilbrecht reported on the November 21st VIP Tour at Celebration Park. Reid added it was a disaster because of the weather. It was scheduled from 12 noon through four o'clock but all participants left by two o'clock because of the weather conditions (canopy almost blew away and one sani -can blew over). • Parks and Recreation Commission Page 2 December 3, 1998 D. UPDATING CITY WEB PAGE Kaplan asked for suggestions on the City Web Page. The information was in the November meeting packet and some Commissioners did not have the last month's packet with them. Discussion was tabled until the January meeting. * COMMISSION BUSINESS A. SKATE PARK (DESIGN STATUS) Wilbrecht said the design was back with the architect for finalization. Commissioners discussed funding and how much could be expected to be funded through the city. Wilbrecht felt that the City Council meeting in February would give an inclination on the amount of funding for Skate Park. Bollen suggested waiting until the City Council makes a monetary decision before proceeding. Duclos agreed that any further decisions should be made after the amount of money is known. B. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Bollen reported that the Comprehensive Plan Subcommittee had a productive meeting in November. There was a consensus on the objective and mission statement. The last meeting of the year will be December 14th at 6:30 p.m. at the old Fire Station. There will be draft statements to distribute at the January Commission meeting. Only $10,000 was approved for consultant fees in the city budget instead of the $20,000.00 staff requested. There was general discussion on the cost of printing the Comprehensive Plan. C. WEDGEWOOD PARK BIG TOY /CAPITAL FACILITIES FUNDING Kellogg reported on the big toy issue for Wedgewood Park. He has been in contact with the neighborhood residents who are supportive and pleased with the work that has been completed to date. Reid asked about the cost of a big • toy. Wilbrecht estimated it would cost approximately $15,000- $20,000 if volunteers did a majority of the work. Bartholomew made a motion with Kellogg seconding, that the $50,000 allotted to Wedgewood Park in the Capital Facilities budget for 1999 be committed by the City Council to complete the project in 1999. Motion passed. McColgan made a motion to recommend to City Council full funding and development of Skate Park with Duclos seconding. Motion passed. Kaplan moved that a recommendation be made to City Council for funding a maintenance building in 1999 for Celebration Park with Duclos seconding. Motion passed. D. OLD HANGAR ABATEMENT AT CELEBRATION PARK Wilbrecht said the City Attorney has started legal abatement procedures on the property. It is a time- consuming process that could take a year or more. Duclos asked about the process of abatement. Wilbrecht said the owner can't do anything with the property until the hazardous materials issue is resolved. With Celebration Park neighboring the property, it will increase the value of the land. E. COMMUNICATIONS /PRESS RELATIONS Kaplan showed several articles from various newspapers. Duclos inquired about a press release to be done on the fundraising goal. Reid said she was waiting for the Mayor's approval on a quote from him. The commissioners discussed the importance of the verbage and press releases. F. SIGNAGE AND POLICIES FOR CELEBRATION PARK • Wilbrecht reported that the contract signage is in place. The signage for monuments will be dealt with at a later date as well as the interpretive signs. Kellogg said it can sometimes take up to ninety days for engraved plaques and we may need to start soon. Wilbrecht will be spearheading this project soon. Verbage on signs was also discussed. • Parks and Recreation Commission Page 3 • December 3, 1998 * PARK DEDICATION - CELEBRATION PARK A. DATE, BUDGET, GUEST LIST, EVENTS, ENTERTAINMENT Reid suggested that a budget for the Grand Opening /Dedication be set now. Duclos agreed that it is important to know how much money will be allotted prior to planning the event. Duclos also suggested a "dedication" committee to avoid time consuming issues at the regular commission meetings. A dedication planning committee was formed of Bartholomew, Bollen, Duclos, Reid and City staff (Dave Wilbrecht and Peg Buck). Wilbrecht suggested the subcommittee make a recommendation to City Council for the Celebration Park Dedication budget. Duclos made a motion with Bollen seconding, that the subcommittee submit their recommendation to council for the dedication budget. Motion passed. Reid talked about art for Celebration Park. Reid said that in informal talks with the Arts Commission, the full amount of approximately $120,000.00 would go for public art in Celebration Park. Kaplan asked Reid for a letter of clarification. Kellogg and Duclos felt the Parks and Recreation Commission should have input and be a part of the approval process with the Arts Commission on the art for Celebration Park. Bartholomew suggested to Reid that a subcommittee with equal persons from the Arts Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission be formed to deal with this issue. Reid said she would forward this request to the Arts Commission. * COMMISSION COMMENTS Kaplan said the Urban Parks Institute binder and materials were at Peg Buck's desk for checkout. He will reclaim it in January but recommended it as good, informative reading. He will be attending a Quality of Life Seminar on December 17th. Kellogg asked about requesting monies from the Seahawks ball club for Celebration Park. Wilbrecht said once • contacted by the state, a grant request would be submitted to IAC for funds. Wilbrecht read Pam Pollman Mackey's letter of holiday cheer to the commissioners. Pam was Deputy Director Wilbrecht's former Administrative Assistant and support to Parks and Recreation Commission. Wilbrecht also reported that the State of Washington has agreed to the city's request to deduct retail sales tax from certain parts of the Celebration Park project. The city is in the process of calculating this amount. Reid thanked everyone who had worked so diligently on the fundraising efforts for Celebration Park. * ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn was made by Kellogg with Bartholomew seconding. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. December 14, 1998 Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department Parks Commission Subcommittee Comprehensive Plan Update November 16 Comp Plan Meeting Summary City of Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department Draft Vision Statement The City of Federal Way envisions a community in which its residence take pride in where they live and is viewed as a leader in developing and maintaining a quality of life that exemplifies the Pacific Northwest. Federal Way will be known as a City that provides bicycling, walking and jogging paths that wind their way through forested areas alive with native wildlife plants and trees. Some trails lead to Puget Sound and overlook the South Sound Islands, recreational boaters and the crossings of local ferries. Others lead through wetlands and forested regions and contain opportunities to learn about the natural eco- system and observe wildlife such as the Great Blue Heron, and the American Bald Eagles. Still others lead to Celebration Park and league tournament softball /soccer events, picnicking or enjoyment of the vast green open space in the heart of the City. Neighborhood parks abound and afford safe play areas for local children and their families. 411 This vision will also attract visitors and businesses to the community because of the various activities available through its many attractive park settings and various cultural offering. Local businesses spruce up their appearance to welcome both those who live in the community and those who are visiting and partaking in all the community has to offer. All who come to Federal way leave with a sense of admiration for what they have seen and experienced. Draft Mission Statement "To enrich community life through the provision and stewardship of parks and leisure experiences." Draft Goals • Protect and enhance parklands and public green spaces. • Operate the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department in a fiscally responsible and creative manner. • Demonstrate that investing in the city's unique and diverse recreational opportunities and natural resources will realize outstanding returns for the quality and prosperity of urban life. • Provide well designed, developed and maintained parks and recreation facilities that offer leisure opportunities for citizens of all ages and interests. 411 dc's t-rc b . e q rRc ' 7 9 1 Advancing Leadership ENVIRONMENT /QUALITY OF LIFE DAY •GENDA December 17, 1998 Hylebos Wetlands State Park, south side of S 348 at 4 S Dumas Bay Centre, 3200 SW Dash Point Rd. DAY TEAM Jeanne Burbidge Chris Carrel Jim Webster Bruce Harpham Nancy Ise Adele Freeland Dave Kaplan Ted Enticknap Joann Piquette Barbara Reid Joan Tabrum Lynn Templeton OBJECTIVES -Class members will know where and how to get involved in local arts, recreation and community activities -Class members will discuss and analyze factors which contribute to quality of life and affect the environment -Class members will develop an awareness of opportunities for leadership involvement in issues, programs and organizations related to quality of life and the environment -Class members will be provided with exposure to existing features, organizations, facilities, issues and concerns in Federal Way -Class members will stimulate the development of a personal perspective on quality of life and environment and the factors affecting them Dress for the weather and walk through the wetlands 8:OOam Meet at Hylebos Wetlands State Park, south side of S 348 at 4 S; meet in parking lot short block south of 348th Tour of park I OOam Meet at Dumas Bay Centre, 3200 SW Dash Point Road Hot beverages Draw two numbers for small group assignments: one each for a.m. and p.m. Welcome Jeanne Burbidge Journaling Mike McIntosh 9:15am Parks video Interrelatedness of wetlands, parks /value of parks Jim Webster, Dave Kaplan 10:15am Break 10:30am "Favorite city" exercise —small groups Nancy Ise 11:20am Livability factors 11:40am Projects review Mike McIntosh 12:00noon Lunch Tapes /CDs Philharmonic and Chorale ( 1:OOpm City Video 1:15pm The arts in Federal Way Arts Commission slide show Joann Piquette Coalition of the Performing Arts Joan Tabrum 2:OOpm Quality of life discussion —small groups Nancy Ise Community checklist 2:50pm Break 3:15pm Vision -1999 to 2009 Planning for leadership— what's your role in actualizing the vision? 4:15pm Journaling Mike McIntosh Evaluation , �Op.m. Adjourn ... WHAT IS THE VALUE OF PARKS TO FEDERAL WAY? GREEN SPACE • 1. Awareness of nature. Perspective on life. 2. Visual break in built -up environment.. 3. Helps maintain a balanced ecosystem 4. Offers citizens a site for serenity, quiet contemplation and a removal from daily stress. PUBLIC HEALTH 1. The trees, plants, grass and flowers in parks help clean the air, 2. The visual site of parks is an uplifting feeling. 3. Parks offer a venue for physical exercise to improve our health, 4. Park land serves as a filter for rainwater and a source of recharge for acquifers. THE RECHARGE IS ESSENTIAL, SINCE FEDERAL WAY RELIES PREDOMINANTLY ON WELLS FOR ITS WATER SUPPLY. 5 5 c'a',t.z9 i3r - CIVIC AND SOCIAL INTERACTION 1. Parks give citizens a sense of belonging through interaction with others in parks - related activities. 2. Parks help teach positive behavior through contact with a cross - section of residents and visitors to our city. 3. Parks instill community pride for both residents and visitors alike. EXTENDED BENEFITS • 1. A good parks system is an asset that encourages people and businesses to invest in our city,. 2. A flourisfl- rks system is one of the "Quality of Life" elements that are being evaluated when grants are sought from government agencies, foundations, individuals or non - profit organizations. •