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AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PUBLIC FORUM
3. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER MINUTES
4. COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. 1997/1998 Work Plan Information Chambers
B. Updates:
L Wedgewood Neighborhood Park Kellogg
II. Ott Leash Area Bollen
III. CIP Handout
C. Celebration Park:
L Funding Committee Update Reid/Duclos
II. Site Sign Unveiling Report Wilbrecht
III. Policy/Procedure Subcommittee Update McColgan
D. Skate Park Master Plan Update Kaplan
E. Adopt -a -Park Update Wilbrecht
5. COMMISSION COMMENTS
6. ADJOURNMENT
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Present: Commission members Jim Baker, Jerry Bollen, Laird Chambers, Chair, Karl Grosch, Dave Kaplan, Bob Kellogg,
Dean McColgan, Barbara Reid, Vice Chair, Bobby Roach, alternate members Dini Duclos, Marion Bartholomew.
Staff: David Wilbrecht, Deputy Director, Pam Pollman, Administrative Assistant.
Chair Chambers called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m.
PUBLIC FORUM
None
Linda Kochmar, newly elected Council member, was introduced and welcomed by Chair Chambers and the Parks &
Recreation Commission members.
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KAPLAN MOVED, BOLLEN SECONDED A MOTION TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 6,1997 MINUTES
AS CORRECTED. MOTION PASSED.
ADDED AGENDA ITEMS
None
COMMISSION BUSINESS
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• A. 1997/1998 WORK PLAN
Chambers urged members to look at the Work Plan and be ready to make recommendations that could be presented to the
Parks Committee as new and/or additional projects for 1998. Kaplan reminded the members that the Skate Park project
will be in full swing in 1998, and will take a lot of extra time and efforts of the Commission for completion. This item will
be discussed at the January meeting.
• D. UPDATES
I. Wedgewood Neighborhood Park
Kellogg reported that the City Council appropriated and approved $10,000 to be used for the Wedgewood Neighborhood
Park project Discussion followed on how the funds would be used, SWM ownership and the maintenance of the retention
pond. Kellogg and Wilbrecht will work with Ed Swan, Neighborhood Development Specialist, on developing a plan.
Kellogg will contact Wedgewood interested citizens who have attended our meetings. This park could be an example of a
future adopt -a -park project.
II. Off -Leash Area
Bollen repotted that he and Bartholomew had met with 15 interested citizens on November 13. Members from this group
agreed to look at off -leash parks in King County and the City of Seattle areas. The next group meeting will be December
15, City Hall Finance Room, 7:00 p.m. A report will be made at the January 8 meeting.
III. CIP
A handout was distributed and discussed.
• C. CELEBRATIONPARK_
I. Bid Award
Nine bids were received and the low bid contractor chosen. A background check is now being completed. This information
will be presented to the Parks Committee at a special December 8 meeting. The bid will be awarded at the December 16
• City Council meeting.
II. Funding Committee
Reid reported that the Blue Ribbon Advisory and Volunteer Committee selections have been completed. She expressed that
the main concern is to keep the funding momentum going with the Chamber membership and with the Blue Ribbon
Committees. The kickoff meeting has been scheduled for January 15. Commission members are invited to attend.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
December 4, 1997
II The model for Celebration Park has been completed and will be placed in the City's various bank lobbies for weekly
showings.
Commission members commended the Funding Committee on its hard work.
III. Site Sign Unveiling
Wilbrecht reported that the Celebration Park sign unveiling has been rescheduled at noon on December 19. Invitations will
be sent out
IV. Policy/Procedure Subcommittee
Grosch reported that a meeting was held on November 17. Topics covered were researched and all apply to the City of
Federal Way codes and ordinances. A report will be made on recommendations at the January meeting.
V. Remediation Work
Wilbrecht reported that the work has been completed within the scope of the budget Kaplan suggested a press release on
the first completed Celebration Park project under budget. A discussion followed.
VI. Paul Allen's Stadium Bond
Wilbrecht reported that this item is funded through the IAC process. Federal Way will be one of the many cities applying
for these funds.
VII. Joint Chamber /City Announcement
Reid reported that the endorsement luncheon with the Federal Way Chamber of Commerce went very well. With this
endorsement, we will have access to the Chamber's mailing list. Celebration Park progress will be noted in the Chamber's
newsletter. We will also receive the Chamber's assistance with our gift catalog.
III D. 1998 CITY BIENNIUM BUDGET REVIEW
Wilbrecht reported that the budget received Council approval. The Parks Department has been granted a Lead Maintenance
Worker position. Wilbrecht discussed other approved items, i.e., one time elimination of youth sports user fees for the 1998
season.
• E. SKATE PARK MASTER PLAN
Kaplan reported on approval of the Skate Park master plan funding of $15,000 by the City Council. Kaplan called Robin
McVicker, of the Federal Way Elks, with this information. She is going to proceed with plans to challenge other local
service clubs to beat or match their contribution to the Skate Park project fund.
• F. ADOPT -A -PARK
Wilbrecht explained that this program was started on the BPA Trail by Kiwanis. A core group has been volunteering for
several weekends to help with the Celebration Park project
• G. CITY PARKS VANDALISM
Wilbrecht distributed a draft summary of the 1997 parks maintenance vandalism monthly reports. A discussion followed.
Hardest hit is Steel Lake Park. The Commission would like another report in four months on this item.
COMMISSION COMMENTS
Chambers inquired about a City disaster /storm plan. Wilbrecht explained that one is in place, and is part of a community
effort. Chambers would like to have more information on this item. Wilbrecht will contact Cary Roe or Ed Swan and ask
if there is a handout and how other citizens can become involved.
Duclos reported that the food bank distributed 730 turkey dinners for the Thanksgiving holiday.
• Kaplan commented that he and Reid attended the Planning Commission meeting and are concerned with the wetlands buffer
that is being considered by the Cormission. A discussion followed. Also, Kaplan voiced BPA Trail II concerns. Wilbrecht
will have Ken Miller report at the January 8,1998 meeting on this item. Reid asked if BPA Trail II had wildflowers included
in the bid for landscaping. Wilbrecht will check on the contract and report back to the Commission.
ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.