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SUMMARY
In attendance: Council Committee members Jack Dovey, Hope Elder
Absent: Mary Gates
Staff members Jenny Schroder, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services; David Wilbrecht,
Deputy Director; Jon Jainga, Parks Development Planner; Mary Faber, Cultural Services Manager;
Bonnie Lindstrom, Assistant City Attorney; Sue Floyd, Administrative Assistant
Guests: Parks and Recreation Commission members Dean McColgan, David Kaplan, Barbara Reid;
Mary Ehlis, Family Fest; Mrs. Margaret Armstrong, citizen
Chair Dovey called the meeting to order at 8:03 a.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
• BUSINESS ITEMS
1997 FAMILY FEST MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
After discussion, HOPE ELDER MOVED, JACK DOVEY SECONDED A MOTION TO APPROVE THE FAMILY
FEST MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR 1997. It was noted that Mary Fhlis will meet with the Police
Department to discuss security.
TAKE GROVE SPORTS FIELD RENOVATION PROJECT
On April 4, the City received ten bids for the Lake Grove project. Ohana Nursery was the low bid at $183,699.45.
HOPE ELDER MOVED, JACK DOVEY SECONDED A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE
BID, OHANA NURSERY AND FORWARD TO FULL COUNCIL. MOTION PASSED.
TAC GRANT FOR SPORTS FIELDS AT CELEBRATION PARK
The deadline to submit grant applications to IAC (Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation) is May 1, 1997. The
IAC offers matching grants of up to $300,000 for development projects. A resolution authorizing application for funding
assistance must be submitted with the grant. HOPE ELDER MOVED, JACK DOVEY SECONDED A MOTION TO
APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO IAC FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR
THE DEVELOPMENT OF SPORTS FIELDS AT CELEBRATION PARK IN THE AMOUNT OF $300,000 AND
FORWARD TO FULL COUNCIL. MOTION PASSED.
ARMSTRONG PROPERTY
Mrs. Armstrong has approximately 19 acres of land that she would like to sell to the City for a park, trail or ballfield.
The property is located south of the city bordering 356th Street and the BPA power line, a portion of which is in Pierce
County. Staff was directed to visit the site and report back to the Council Committee with additional information on the
site.
• OFF -LEASH DOG AREA
The Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed this topic at their April meeting and have decided to place it on their
work plan in September, due to their potential work supporting the development of the sports fields at Celebration Park.
The volunteer committee will continue to gather information on off -leash dog parks.
Parks and Recreation Council Committee Page Two
April 14, 1997 Summary
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The Parks and Recreation Commission approved a motion at their March meeting regarding divesture of park land. The
Commission believes there is a benefit in having a public process regarding the sale of park land. Staff have reviewed
Resolution No. 93 -156, which addresses the disposal of surplus property. Currently, there is no impending sale of City
property. The resolution states that when park property is sold, the money goes into the general fund versus a park fund.
Dovey stated that he would like to see money received from the sale of park had go into a park fund so that it would go
back into park and recreation property. Staff will research amending the resolution.
WILDFLOWERS
Barbara Reid, Parks and Recreation Commission member, distrbuted a preliminary press packet regarding the wildflower
project scheduled for may 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Volunteers are needed to assist in planting wildflower seeds
at the BPA and West Campus Trails. The budget for the project is $500. Buttons have been ordered, and there will be
balloon trees at the entrances. High school students are packaging the seeds, which were purchased at cost. Ms Reid
will meet with the Police Department regarding safety issues.
SKATEBOARD PARK
Wilbrecht distributed the minutes of the skateboard park meeting.
TEEN JAM SESSION
Changes to the teen "Jam Session" were distributed. The age group needs to be limited to 12 -19; there has been
participation by children as yang as 7 years old. The program will be held every Friday night except the last Friday of
the month.
MAY MEETING RESCHFDIJT FD •
The May meeting will be rescheduled to May 19.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:47 a.m.
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