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AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PUBLIC FORUM
3. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY MINUTES
4. COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. Parks, Recreation & Human Service Council Committee
I. 1998 Work Plan Report Wilbrecht
II. Parks & Recreation Commission By -Laws
III. Flag Pole
B. Updates:
1111 L Wedgewood Neighborhood Park Kellogg
C. Celebration Park:
I. Funding Committee Update Reid/Duclos
a. Blue Ribbon Committees Report Reid/Duclos
II. Volunteer Work Party Report Wilbrecht
III. Policy/Procedure Subcommittee Update McColgan
D. Skate Park Master Plan Update Kaplan
5. COMMISSION COMMENTS
6. ADJOURNMENT
REMINDER: NEXT MEETING WILL BE THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 1998
Cit o F al eder Way
PARKS AND REECREATION COM
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MINUTES
Present: Commission members Jim Baker, Jerry Bollen, Karl Grosch, Dave Kaplan, Bob Kellogg, Dean McColgan, Barbara
Reid, Vice Chair, Bobby Roach, alternate members Dini Duclos and Marion Bartholomew
Commission member excused: Laird Chambers
Staff: David Wilbrecht, Deputy Director; Pam Pollman, Administrative Assistant
Vice Chair Reid called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
• PUBLIC FORUM
Jill Alverson 30225 5th Ave. S. Federal Way, WA 98003
Mike Carroll 317 3rd St. SW #8 Auburn, WA 98001
Ina Grayson PO Box 23084 Federal Way, WA 98093
Shannon Burke 32106 32nd Ave. SW Federal Way, WA 98023
Sharon & Neil Corbin 32537 36th Ave. SW Federal Way, WA 98023
Susan & Duane Smith 812 SW 304th St. Federal Way, WA 98023
Carolyn Hoffman 31521 42nd Ave. SW Federal Way, WA 98023
Betty Hale 31521 42nd Ave. SW Federal Way, WA 98023
LaRae Sasser 15611 S.P.C.R.R. Orting, WA 98360
Spokesperson Jill Alverson presented a proposal to the Parks & Recreation Commission requesting accommodations for
an off -leash dog exercise area where responsible owners may legally exercise their pets without fear of citation. Ms.
Alverson further stated that the group is willing to take an active part in the development, education and support of an
• off-leash park. Criteria were discussed, i.e., a possible one year pilot program, five to ten acre exercise areas, a potential
fee for usage to help defray costs of materials and upkeep, maybe a consortium with King County in the local area, strict
rules and parking information, etc. (See attachment.) A question and answer time followed. A big thanks was given to
the group for all their hard work and perseverance.
• CITY OF FEDERAL WAY WEB SITE PAGE
Mehdi Sadri, Information Systems Manager for the City of Federal Way, spoke of the impending web site page/pages for
the City. Members were told that the City is now in the process of collecting ideas and information to provide to the
public through a City web site. City committees and commissions are being asked to help with the information relative
to their area, as well as general comments that would help develop an informative web site. Mehdi is coordinating the
process and will look forward to comments from the Commission. Wilbrecht asked the members to forward their
comments to him. He will then compile the comments and requests, forwarding them to Mehdi.
• MINUTES
GROSCH MOVED, BOLLEN SECONDED A MOTION TO APPROVE THE JANUARY 8,1998 MINUTES
• AS PRESENTED. MOTION PASSED.
• ADDED AGENDA ITEMS
A proposal to increase number of Parks and Recreation Commission members from nine to eleven.
• COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. 1998 Work Plan
Wilbrecht reflected on the direction the City Council Parks and Recreation Committee chose for the 1997/1998 Work
Plan: 1 . C elebration Park
2. Skate Park
3. Adopt -a -Park (Which has been completed and will be implemented by staff.)
KAPLAN MADE A MOTION THAT THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMEND
TO THE PARKS, RECREATION AND HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL COMMITTEE THAT THE 1998
WORK PLAN BE RESTRUCTURED TO READ:
PARKSAND RECREATION COMMISSION
February S, 1997
1. CELEBRATION PARK •
2. CITIZEN OVERSIGHT PROJECTS:
A. SKATE PARK
B. WEDGEWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD PARK
C. OFF -LEASH PARK
BOLLEN SECONDED. MOTION PASSED.
I. A proposal to increase number of Parks and Recreation Commission members from nine to eleven.
Duclos stated she would like to see the Commission membership increased due to the extensive workload of
Celebration Park and other 1998 Work Plan projects. Chair Reid asked for discussion. All members agreed
that this would be very beneficial for the Commission.
GROSCH MADE A MOTION TO MAKE A PROPOSAL TO THE PARKS, RECREATION,
HUMAN SERVICES AND PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE TO INCREASE THE
NUMBER OF PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEMBERS TO ELEVEN PLUS
TWO ALTERNATES. AN AMENDMENT STATING THAT IF THE INCREASE IS GRANTED,
THE COMMISSION WOULD LIKE THE PRESENT ALTERNATES APPOINTED AS
MEMBERS. BOLLEN SECONDED. MOTION PASSED.
B. Updates
I. Wedgewood Neighborhood Park
Kellogg reviewed the $10,000 one time grant approval for the neighborhood park by the City Council.
After Kellogg met with Steve Ikerd and Jon Jainga from the Parks Department, it was decided that the
initial use of the grant will be to clean up the property of debris, undergrowth, etc. This activity is to
be completed by March 1998. Ed Swan notified the community of the activity being planned.
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Il. Off -Leash Area (See 1998 Work Plan Agenda Item A)
III. CIP Handout
Wilbrecht reported that there is no change in project status since the December 18 handout. The
Knutzen Family Theater at Dumas Bay Centre is the main project and is on schedule.
IV. French Lake
There is no change in status. A meeting has been scheduled between the City of Federal Way and
Lakehaven Utility District for February 19, 7:30 a.m., City Hall Administration Conference Room.
(This meeting was canceled, but no date set for rescheduling.)
C. Celebration Park
I. Funding Committee
Duclos reported that the committee is meeting on a regular basis. Grant proposals have been sent to Boeing,
Allen Family, Nordstrom and the Bullitt Foundation. Wilbrecht is also working on other proposals.
a. Financial Procedures
Chuck Folsom, Blue Ribbon Committee member, Kaplan, and Wilbrecht met with Marie Mosley,
Federal Way's Deputy Director of Management Services, to discuss the process to be followed when
dollars are donated for the Celebration Park fund through gift catalog sales, private donations, etc.
Visa and MasterCard will be accepted. A $35,000 goal has been established for gift catalog sales.
b. Blue Ribbon Committees
Reid reported that the Blue Ribbon Advisory and the Blue Ribbon Volunteer committees are meeting •
jointly, every second and fourth Tuesday, City Hall, 5:00 p.m. The members reviewed Chamber of
Commerce membership lists to identify members for donations and support at the January 21 meeting.
The next meeting will be Tuesday, February 10.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
February S, 1997
• c. Model Display Tour
The Celebration Park display has been shown at four different locations. Bank managers have
expressed a positive response between their customers and appreciate the model in their lobbies.
d. Hotline Phone Line
No calls have been received since the number has been established. Daven Rosener, Community &
Government Relations Specialist, will be asked to publicize this number in press releases concerning
Celebration Park.
Special Presentation: A $4,000 check, supplementing his earlier $1,000 donation, was submitted
by H. David Kaplan to the funding conunittee co- chairperson, Dini Duclos, to be used for the
information kiosk in the central plaza of Celebration Park. His generous donation was
appreciated by the Commission and Celebration Park Funding Committee.
e. Catalog
Kaplan reported that the draft has been completed and is ready for typeset and printing.
II. Volunteer Work Party - BPA Trail & Celebration Park
Wilbrecht pointed out areas on a Composite Site Plan map (BPA Trail/Celebration Park) where staff and
volunteers will remove exotic, invasive plants from the designated enhancement area and introduce native
plants in their place. The project must obtain or exceed an 80% vegetative cover in this area. An
estimated 70% of the exotic plants have been pulled from the enhancement area.
Volunteer groups represented include: Rainier Audubon, US West, Weyerhaeuser, AmeriCorp, Twister Soccer
Team, Evergreen Korean Senior Citizens, Decatur High School, Federal Way Police Wives, and numerous
• commission members and citizens of Federal Way.
III. Policy/Procedure Subcommittee
McColgan distributed minutes from the meeting held January 20. He related that after some discussion it was
agreed on by the committee that the most pressing issues relate to scheduling and users of the Celebration
Park soccer and softball/baseball fields. Also, discussed was the commitment to make the park available as
much as possible to the Federal Way community's needs, including youth organizations and adult sports.
McColgan reminded the Commission that this was a working document only as he explained the issues.
Suggestions were made by Commission members and the input will be taken into consideration at the next
Policy/Procedure meeting.
D. Skate Park Master Plan
Wilbrecht reported that staff is working on the construction plans.
E. Adopt -a -Park
This work plan project has been completed and will be implemented by staff.
F. Parks, Recreation & Human Services Council Committee
Wilbrecht explained the new structure of this committee. The Council Committee will meet twice monthly, the second
and fourth Mondays at noon; meetings will be kept to approximately one hour. The first meeting of the month is
intended to be Human Services/Public Safety oriented, with the second meeting Parks and Recreation oriented.
G. Blueberry Farm
Kaplan briefed the members on the work party that is being planned for February 20 and 21.
• H. Council Land Use Committee: Wetlands Setbacks/Buffers
Kaplan reported that the next meeting will be March 2, 5:30 p.m., in Council Chambers. He asked members to attend
the meeting and protest the proposed change.
PARKSAND RECREATION COMMISSION
February S, 1997
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• COMMISSION COMMENTS
Bollen spoke in favor of expanding the Commission to 11 members and how important it is that be an agenda item for
the Council Committee meeting on February 23.
Roach suggested that the next Parks & Recreation Commission meeting date be placed at the bottom of each agenda.
He also reported that he is coaching senior softball and the activities that are planned for the future. Roach invited
members to the prayer breakfast that is to be held on February 13.
Kaplan commented on Commission meeting length and agenda items not related to the Commission's work plan. He
suggested, after some discussion, that the focus be on a two -hour meeting.
• ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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A, PROPOSAL FOR OFF LEASH DOG PARK
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Animal behaviorists agree that animals, including dogs (and councilmembers), need
unconfined play and exercise for purposes of socialization. Dogs not allowed some
period of movement unrestrained by tether exhibit far fewer behavioral problems
than those exercised snot at all orforced to move within the radius of a small tether.
This off leash problem is not unique to Seattle. Other communities have recognized
the off leash problem in recent years and haave taken steps to provide
accomodations both for dog owners and persons who want dogs out of places that
they frequent;
Long Beach - Laguana Beach - Berkeley- ElCerrito- Ohlone -Point Isabel- Richmond -all
in California; and Salem - Eugene and Corvallis Oregon: King County, Washington
(Marymoor and Luther Burbank Parks) have all within recent years established
"dog parks ". San Francisco has dog exercise areas in seventeen of its parks as well
as a number of public beach areas while New York City has long had dog exercise
parks enclosed in various neighborhoods throughout the city.
GOAL:
Our goal (including all names on included list) is to provide within the city of
Federal Way accomodations for off leash dog exercise areas where responsible
owners may legally exercise their pets without fear of citation. We are willing to
take an active parrt in the development,education, and support of an off leash park.
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CRITERA FOR AN OFF LEASH PARK ARE:
1. a strong advocate group that are willing to donate time and energy into the
support of an off leash dog park.
2. Strict rules posted at each site stating:
a. owners are liable fo any damage or injury inflicted by their dogs.
b. dogs must be properly licensed and vaccinated.
c. no agressive behavior.
d. dogs must be leashed prior to entering and upon leaving the off leash site
e. dog owner or handler must be with dog at all times.
f. owners/handlers must have a visible leash at all times. •
g. owners/ handlers must clean up and properly dispose of feces left by dog.
h. female dogs in heat are not allowed in park.
i. dog owners must comply with all park rules and relevant parking information.
3. Management by animal control to ensure maximum compliance with regulations,
working closely with Federal Way parks and recreation department on
maintenance and disposal issues and any problems that mlight arise.
4. A possible one year pilot program where the site and usage could be reevaluated
and reconsidered.
5. Financing: the initial cost of boundries, signs, plastic bags to be provided for
owners, garbage cans and some maintenance would have to come from public funds;
• other possibilities for on going expenses could come from : local businesses
contributions: private contributions: possible user fees.
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SITE CRITERIA:
1. Natural Boundries or fencing must be provided in an area large enough to support •
heavy use. After meeting with Seattle and King County Parks and Recreation people we
realize that there is no possible way to analize amount of usage but that any area under
five acres would be inadequate (with our population of 75,000).
2. Other criteria immportant when picking a site are:
a. not next to residences
b. no conflict with other uses
c. available adequate parking
d. an isolated area not next to: childrens play area- bike paths - running area -wild life
habitat- existing use- department actibities
3. A body of water for swimming exercise is preferrable. .
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SEATTLE DOGS AND THEIR NEEDS
Providing dogs with off -leash areas where they can romp freely, fills two
very important needs - one for exercise, and the other for the
socialization that the contact provides with other dogs and people. This
socialization is essential for dogs to prevent them from becoming
aggressive to dogs and /or people.
EXERCISE
A DOG EXERCISE NEEDS
A dog's daily exercise needs are quite simple to meet. They like to play
with others of their own kind, explore natural areas, roll in the grass,
chase balls, fetch frisbees, take quiet walks through the woods, and play
or retrieve sticks from the water. Even the lucky dogs who get two on-
leash walks a day, still need the opportunity to stretch their legs
unencumbered by chains and tethers. Dogs who get their exercise needs
411 met in these constructive ways, are dogs who do not need to find other
outlets for their energy.
WHAT HAPPENS IF DOGS DON'T GET ENOUGH EXERCISE BECAUSE
THEY NEVER GET OFF THEIR LEASHES?
DOGS WHO DO NOT GET ENOUGH EXERCISE HAVE TO FIND OTHER OUTLETS FOR
THEIR PENT UP ENERGY. When a dog's body is screaming for movement and
activity, they can be very creative eative about finding ways to keep themselves
busy -such as;
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1) Aggressive and unruly and behavior with family or others. Their wild
play can turn aggressive when attempts are .made to control their energy.
This leads to the dog who is banished to the outdoors because it is too
wild to bring in the house (and then barks all the time).
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2) Bark endlessly at every little thing (real or imagined), as they
rush around wildly in their yards, on their tethers or in their homes.
• 3) Bolt free and run away, because freedom is so precious that they can't
resist the chance to move their bodies and explore the world. This is
especially true of dogs who are always on leashes.
x 4 ) h w up everything in their reach, such as the exterior siding on the
house, the furniture, walls, and personal effects.
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5) Chase anything that moves, such as their children or other kids, cats,
joggers, cars, bicycles, whenever they do get loose.
6) Dia holes with great vigor- just for the fun of it, as well as digging
under the fence to escape from their yards.
7) Jump on everyone and everything, including over fences to escape.
8) Nip and mouth incessantly, whenever anyone tries to pet or visit them.
These dogs turn every interaction into a wild game, due to their desperate
need for exercise.
SOCIALIZATION
Dogs are highly social animals and can suffer greatly when not adequately
socialized. Unfortunately, many city dogs live very isolated lives, often
spending 8 -12 hours a day alone, apart from their human family, and
isolated from others of their species. Being the amazingly accommodating •
creatures that they are, they can learn to handle the alone times, if they
get their needs met at other times. The only way for dogs to properly
socialize with other dogs, is off leash, where they are free to interact and
learn about each other as nature intended.
HOW ALWAYS BEING ON LEASH CAN LEAD TO AGGRESSIVE
BEHAVIOR TO OTHER DOGS.
Puppies and young dogs are always happily excited to see another dog, and
will bark and yelp happily in greeting. If though, over time, these young
dogs never get to meet other dogs in a natural way, free of their chains,
their happy bark turns into frustrated aggressive barking and often into
outright aggression.
HOW ALWAYS BEING ON LEASH CAN LEAD TO AGGRESSIVE
BEHAVIOR TO PEOPLE.
All dogs must be socialized to become well adjusted canine citizens. This
is a continual process, beginning in puppyhood and continuing until
adulthood. It is especially important for shy pups as well as assertive
pups. The ideal way for pups and dogs to socialize is off- leash, in a
relaxed setting, such as is offered in off -leash doggy play areas. The
consequences of not properly socializing dogs, are anti - social animals
who can end up biting out of fear or aggression.
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• City of Federal Way
As of 1/31/98
Celebration Park CIP - Donations (303- 7100 - 114 - 367 -10 -001)
1995 Bill Allen $ 100.00
12/18/97 Weyerhauser Company Foundation $ 50,000.00 01 -18374
1/8/97 David Kaplan $ 1,000.00 01 -18782
1/23/98 M Gates $ 50.00 01 -18986
Total Donations $ 51,150.00
Skateboard Park CIP - Donations (303- 7100 - 124 - 367 -10 -001)
7/1/97 Associated Student Body $ 47.75 01 -16173
7/21/97 P Malone $ 25.00 01 -16406
8/26/97 Family Festival $ 18.37 01 -16911
11/6/97 Federal Way Elks $ 635.50 01 -17778
1/30/98 F Britt $ 100.00 01 -19096
Total Donations $ 826.62
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