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Parks Comm PKT 10-02-1997 YOUTH COMIVIISSIONERS THAT ARE ON THE SKATEPARK SUB-COMMITTEE. • JARED MALONE 952 SW CAMPUS DR #13 -C1 FEDERAL WAY, 98003 661 -0318 SUE PARK 2017 S 284TH PLACE FEDERAL WAY, 98003 941 -2398 DAVID PEARSON 1119 S 296TH PL FEDERAL WAY, 98003 839 -0790 JENNIFER ACAYAN 148 S 329TH PL #2B FEDERAL WAY 98003 874 -9119 JENNIE ROLOFF • 29630 11TH PL S FEDERAL WAY, 98003 941 -0716 JENNIFER GRAVES 1087 SW 332ND PL FEDERAL WAY, 98023 874 -8918 ANIKA ANDREWS 30220 17TH AVE SW FEDERAL WAY, 98003 839 -0790 SCOTT CRISOSTOMO 34213 31ST AVE SW FEDERAL WAY, 98003 661 -5698 MEGHAN MCKEOUGH 33416 30TH AVE SW FEDERAL WAY, 98023 • 952 -3196 City approves permane off leash areas m Seattle p s ill l mn in ,` .„ B iller 10 I N.E . . ! x : Lake o ff -leash areas for do , t25 w� �, '549t u � ZMaNeR e .N- 4 a Lake 1. k j t. w e NORTHGATE..J • x, , a 5 I ' fs By STEVEN GOLDSMITH cially for pet owners. „ 4 GREENWOOD 522 '� P -I REPORTER Drago said she will propose in upcom �, xn N 85thst.i I 3 • budget sessions more money to boost enforce- , "N•W. eoth St 99 1 i ; e , ;N��rS - ` : Dogs can forever romp unfettered in their ment of license, pooper- scooper and leash 4 BALLARD �� ,, 1 owipecial areas of at least 10 Seattle parks, laws. N W 65th St _ 4 N E 65th S4 the City Council decided yesterday. The Parks Department said the program N W M arke t St The unanimous vote to make unleashed could cost the city about $190,000 up front to REMONT" dog runs a permanent municipal amenity was develop and about $166,000 annually to main - t 'a N a smst the result of three years of pilot studies and tain. . - 1 . 4 , A«In GFORD a y hearings involving g Permanent dog MAGNOLIA about 10,000 people. zones eventually will r , f - ,..,;` "This is an issue Park officials said the get fences, water and t permanent N ';: MONT (that) historically was program was a success and even parking en- J. Westcrest Park 6 s V4KE ,- igno by the c hancements, with fi- 2 Blue Dog Pond but is very, very im- d eman d f off-leash areas nancial and volun 3 Genesee Park portant to people," help from the non- 4 G olden Gardens CAPITOL' s said council President exceeded the parks' ability profit Citizens for Closed HILL Jan Drago, the chief Off -Leash Areas, 5 Central Woodland Park �t sponsor. "This was to satisfy it. known as COLA 6 West Volunteer Park E Yesler Way, -= k clearly a bottom -up An amendment 1 Temporary issue." s introduced yesterday 7 EastVolunteerPark The council voted by Councilwoman ; 8 Magnuson Park t 1 90 to keep four permanent dog -run areas set up Sue Donaldson opened the way for small New pilot areas during a 15 -month trial period: Westcrest, neighborhood groups to find and sponsor small 9 Woodland Park (north tennis courts) Genesee and Golden Gardens parks and Blue "pocket" dog runs — even temporary ones. . 10 North Acres Park s t BHA LO Dog Pond. "We could use vacant sites slated for . 11 City Light Right - of - Way 3 e Three other pilot dog runs — at Volunteer, construction in the future," she said. "As d 12 Selected from one of these: l ry - Magnuson and Woodland parks — will be they're constructed, other areas would be - a East Beacon (green belt) moved once nearby substitutes can be found. found. My idea would be to increasingly look b Jefferson Park Reservoir The city will try out three new off -leash outside the park system." , c City Light Right 2 G .�, ` O sites, including one of three potential sites on Donaldson said local groups could get , � '` Beacon Hill. Still to be found is a dog run on Neighborhood Matching Funds grants to rent k `;} *� '�' �'�d - -; Queen Anne or Magnolia. the small lots, helping reduce overuse of the t� , ' , Park officials said the pilot program was a centralized dog runs. �' } _ Willi* success and demand for off -leash areas exceed - Overuse was cited by vocal opponents of RAINIE ed a parks' ability to satisfy it. Many of the w, i BEACH " siteS;became popular gathering spots — espe- See DOGS, Page B3 Dogs: Volunteer Park site to remain for interim use From Page BI "I'm very much concerned that the site would be closed before any the off -leash program, including a other site is identified," Council - group called UNCOLA. Foes ar- woman Tina Podlodowski said. gued that free - running dogs would Although the council deferred take over too much of the city's some siting decisions to the future, 5E■qTrkE precious parkland, scare off wild- yesterday marked a momentous life, pollute lakes and streams and victory for dog -run supporters by I endanger children. making the off -leash program a T Proponents said the off -leash permanent reality. +� zones bring Some Grit- ..� more people ics derided the into previously Some critic issue as trivial, neglected and derided the issue as but it had citi- 9 2 97 scary park ar- zens' attention. eas, making trivial, but it had "I don't re- them safer for member any is- everyone. citizens' attention. sue that has Both sides gotten so many clashed over a calls, letters popular pilot and e- mails," off -leash area at Volunteer Park. Councilwoman Martha Choe said. With no other dog areas nearby, "This was not for the faint of • the City Council voted yesterday to heart." • keep the Volunteer off -leash area near the Seattle Asian Art Museum ■ P -I reporter Steven Goldsmith until the Parks Department can can be reached at 206-448 - find another Capitol Hill site, but 8029 or stevengoidsmith@ for no longer than October 1998. seattle- pi.com Costs are incurred, What can be done? Create an avenue amongst the city, parks department and the league to promote tournaments that invite teams and fans •rom outside the area to the Federal Way area. For example; 1997 Tournament of Champions; Federal Way American Little League hosted this tournament this past summer. Teams throughout South King County/North Pierce County participated in a 20 game tournament. The average attendance to each of these games was approximately 200 people with several games reaching more than 400 people attending. I assume that these out of town fans did add to our tax base with sales and purchases around town. 1998 Women's Big League State Championships; This coming year FWALL will be trying to bring the State Championships for Women's Big League Softball to Federal Way. This Tournament will be a one week tournament that will draw fans from out of the greater Puget Sound basin, but even out of state. Purchases of food, gasoline, clothing, essentials and especially hotel and motel room sales will add generously to the tax base of Federal Way. There are other tournaments that FWALL can bring into Federal Way area with the right cooperation between city and league personnel. These tournaments can increase our tax revenue while also promoting a great sport within our community. Other tournament possibility's include numerous district and state Tournaments. We have proved it in the past that we can do it and be successful. Looking into the future we as a league have the enthusiasm to create this same success with tournaments in the future. If I can be of any other assistance please don't hesitate to call. Thanks! 41 1 G6 -Zug T- rrien Vice President Federal Way American Little League • To: Federal Way City Council • Federal Way Parks Commission City Hall Federal Way, WA. From: Doug Terrien Vice President of Federal Way American Little League PO. Box 25064 Federal Way, WA. 98093 (206) 874 -5276 Re: Federal Way Parks Department Field Usage Fees Personal Background • Federal Way resident for 10 years along with my wife and 3 children. • Associated with Federal Way American Little League(FWALL) for 9 years. 3` year on the Board of Directors. FWALL Background • Federal Way American Little League chartered in Federal Way since 1976. • FWALL is comprised of boys and girls from age 6 to 18 years of age. • The Board of Directors for FWALL are all volunteers. Approximately 16 Board positions. • Fiscal budget of approximately $75,000. • Physical Boundaries(The Hub of Federal Way) North - City of Des Moines / East - Interstate 5 South - South 336 / West - 21 Ave. SW. • Population Base(Very Diverse) • Approximately 25,000 people reside within our league. Family Income range's from low income to income of 6 digits or more. Large single family homes to Apartment living as well as welfare housing. • League participants Over 500 players within our league Impact of fees • Fees paid for each of the past 2 years has been in the $2,000. - $4,000. range. • Limited the amount of practice times we allow teams to practice. • Grouped many teams practices onto one field. Up to three teams at once. • Average expense to every player within Little league of more than $5. • Registration fees have reflected this increase. • Drastically reduced the amount of scholarships that FWALL allows. • How many people has this cost scared away from registering for Little League. Inequit_y's Why is a organization that promotes strong values in our youth targeted for this charge and not separate individuals? Federal Way Parks Department has many great facilities for the use of Federal Way residence's as well as out of town guests. All these facilities create costs to the parks department. Why is the use of only one of these assets incur fee's and not the others? Why are only organized groups targeted for this burden? • 4 4/ ' 9/30/97 • City of Federal Way Subject: Field User Fee The user fees imposed by the City of Federal Way are a hardship for all organized athletic activities. As a truly non - profit organization, Federal Way Soccer Association, first and foremost goal is to have our children play soccer. Our total income, using 100% volunteer effort, goes toward our children. No child is turned away for any reason. The City of Federal Way in its short- sighted wisdom has found a way to tax our children. This is unconscionable that this fee for playing on public parks is imposed on our youth. This is truly a tax on our youth. Fortunately our public schools understand the public they serve and that the tax dollars they receive, as little as it is, find no need to burden our youth with this type of fee. In any fee to play or fee activity, the fee payer has a right to a certain level of service. There is no partnership, just I pay, you provide. The Federal Way Soccer Association spends countless hours volunteering at our schools, county parks as well as city facilities. What do we get for our schools, a hardy thank you for making facilities better for all. What do we get from the county, again a big thank you for a job well done for all our users. What do we get from the city, a fee and by the way there are cutbacks and now you get less maintenance than you had before. The city says, Celebration park will not have lights for your soccer fields because it costs to much. We volunteer to put the lights together to save money. Our season starts in September and ends in March. Let me think, when do we need lighted soccer facilities? • If the city wants to be a partner in maintenance, construction of new facilities, restoration of the old facilities than it needs to stop being a business and charging for use. If these fees are not eliminated we as an Association will have to raise our fees. Less children will play and the Association will withdraw from any form of partnership with the city. There is currently a regional effort to support soccer facilities because our cities have done an extremely poor job in this effort. At the time these regional facilities are constructed, we will move all our tournaments and as much of our practices and season matches to this new location. These tournaments and league matches generate thousands of dollars each year for local businesses as well as builds pride in our community (at least the organizations putting on the tournaments). It is time to rethink the user fees and how the City can support our local organizations to best supports the youth and business for positive growth of our fine community. Eliminate the user fees and start supporting youth soccer David Vining - President, Federal Way Soccer Association - 34 • „ ,, ..,..-„, ,,,,‘_' , „.......„.,..___=_.= • CELEBRATION PARK VOLUNTEER WORK PARTY Saturday, November 8, 1997 9:00 a.m. Bring your work gloves and meet us in the parking lot by the north entrance to the Park, 324th Street and 1 lth Place South Tools will be provided. If you have loppers or shovels, bring them along. • Ed Swan, the City's Neighborhood Development Specialist, will coordinate the volunteer project, supported by Parks Operations staff. Mr. Swan will organize the volunteer groups to work on weekends to remove exotic plants and replace them with native plant material. Parks Operations staff will support and coordinate the work in the field and will provide equipment operation, training and tools for the volunteers to use in the field to complete the work. City staff will utilize mechanical equipment to remove materials, add soil and lift heavy materials and plants. Work parties of varying size, 10 to 25, will come to the Park on weekends. They will be met by Parks personnel trained to remove plants and move plants as needed. Parks staff will provide the work parties with hand tools, training and planting locations identified by field investigations to complete the necessary work. For further information, call 661- 4055 or 661 -4023. 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Admin $218,192 Sales tax $494,797 Total $1,292,068 Hard costs Park $5,596,524 Road $657,725 Remediation $156,927 2% for Arts $90,285 Traffic mitigation $150,000 Total $6,651,461 Contingency $381,471 • Grand Total $8,325,000 • • 09/26/97, origlist.wb2 i Celebration Park • Summary of Park Elements Council i Current Council » Current Park Elements A • • roved ; Plan Park Elements A • • roved Plan ** Site Remediation • X — Soccer fields s. subdrainage X -- X ** Site Work irrigation X " X demolition X X goals X X grading X X erosion control X X ** Site furnishings earthwork X i. X park signs X X wetland mitigation X X trash receptacles X " X benches X s X ** Utilities informational signs X I X storm water X '* X bike racks X : X sanitary sewer X X water X 1 X ** Tree planting X X power X X — Batting field lights X X ** South entry road X X parking lot X X — Soccer field lights _ X walkway X X paving X X ** Play area extruded curbs X X Structure X X striping X X Drainage and curb X X 0 traffic signs X X gates X ** Informal use area X n X seeding X z X planting X X ** Woodland area X X lighting X X z Basketball court X n 0 ** North road X i X ?; a traffic signal X X ** Volley ball court X X curbs 4, X X _ striping X 4 X ** Traffic mitigation X X lighting X i X Landscaping X X ** 2% for arts X X x • Structures :. Batting restroom X 4 X soccer restroom X X maintenance building X 4 X * Site remediation cost are approximately $200,000 - -- Batting fields i ** Completed and usable fall if 1998 incoming power X 1 X plaza paving X X -- Completed in 1998 available for use summer 1999 dugout paving X X backstops X X fencing X a X subdrainage X 1 X irrigation X X 0 drainage X $ X PARKSAND RECREATIONCOMMISSION September 4, 1997 Page Three • KAPLAN MOVED, BOLLEN SECONDED A MOTION THAT THE CLAY MODEL BE USED AS THE SOURCE FOR A MASTER PLAN FOR BUILDING DESIGN. MOTION PASSED. D. Blueberry Farm: The farm made $900 in revenues from the sale of blueberries. A clean up party should be scheduled for February or March, according to Kaplan. E. Youth Usage Fees: McColgan reminded the Commission that review of the biennium budget is scheduled for November/December, and suggested that the field usage fees for youth be eliminated, an approximate revenue generator of $11,000- 13,000. Baker felt this issue needs to be reviewed with more time and information. Bollen felt the Commission has an obligation to look at other fees also. It was suggested that the Council Committee be made aware that the Commission plans to review elimination of the youth user fees along with the entire budget and the affect the personnel cuts have had on the department. MCCOLGAN MOVED, BAKER SECONDED A MOTION RECOMMENDING THAT THE PARKS AND RECREATION COUNCIL COMMITTEE REVIEW THE ELIMINATION OF THE YOUTH USAGE FEE POLICY. The motion did not pass. KAPLAN MOVED, KELLOGG SECONDED A MOTION TO TABLE THE MOTION UNTIL THE OCTOBER MEETING. MOTION PASSED. KELLOGG MOVED, MCCOLGAN SECONDED A MOTION TO CONTINUE THE MEETING TO 9:15 P.M. MOTION PASSED. • • COMMISSION COMMENTS Reid would like to see an on -going communication effort developed from the City, i.e., a Public Relations Coordinator, to the newspapers regarding Celebration Park so that the correct information is being published. This item was placed on the October agenda. McColgan agreed, and was disappointed in what is being presented to the public. More effort needs to go into marketing the park. Bollen would like the Council Committee to be reminded of the subject of allowing the alternate members to vote. • ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. • PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION September 4, 1997 Page Two • IV. Celebration Park: a. Funding Committee Duclos is continuing to identify funding opportunities, and will begin talking to potential grantors regarding naming possibilities. The committee has met with the Rainier Audubon Society; they have been very positive in their response to assist with fund raising. A walking tour of Celebration Park will take place Sunday, September 7 at 2:00 p.m. with the Rainier Audubon Society; all Commission members are welcome to attend. The committee is hoping to partner with the Society and utilize their 501(c)(3) status for fiord raising purposes. Duclos has also made contact with the Chamber of Commerce; they have also expressed interest in helping raise funds, and could also be used as a backup 501(c)(3) organization to the fund raising effort. The Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation (IAC) grant submitted by the City for soccer field lighting looks favorable, according to staff. Batholomew suggested that a colored map of the sports field design be posted at two entrance points (9th Avenue and 1 lth Street) for public awareness purposes. Staff responded that this is currently in process. b. SEPA/Variance An appeal was made to the SEPA; however, the appellant and attorney did not attend the Hearing Examiner hearing, so it was dismissed. A decision by the Hearing Examiner is expected soon. Wilbrecht explained the timeline for the sports field complex project. Environmental cleanup (remediation) bids are due on September 12; the submitted bids will be forwarded to the Parks and Recreation Council Committee on September 15, and City Council on September 16. The road bid and park construction • will be done simultaneously. Advertisement will begin on October 22, with bids being due on November 15. Those bids will be presented to the Parks and Recreation Council Committee on November 17, and to City Council on November 18. c. Restroom/Concessions Facility: Due to the dissatisfaction with the proposed restroom building, the current contract was terminated. Erickson McGovern Storaasli Architects, designers of the restroom facility at Saghalie Park, will design a similar facility for Celebration Park By utilizing an existing design, there will be a cost savings of $10,000- 20,000. It was suggested that a spokesperson to the press be assigned. There was Commission concern that some of the information being released in the Federal Way News regarding Celebration Park is incorrect or not accurate. BOB KELLOGG MOVED, JERRY BOLLEN SECONDED A MOTION THAT LAIRD CHAMBERS SERVE AS SPOKESPERSON TO THE MEDIA FOR PUBLIC STATEMENTS MADE REGARDING CELEBRATION PARK ISSUES. MOTION PASSED. Discussion ensued on how the Commission would respond to the editorial cartoon regarding cost over- runs for Celebration Park. JERRY BOLLEN MOVED, BOB KELLOGG SECONDED A MOTION THAT THE COMMISSION DEVELOP A STATEMENT TO THE FEDERAL WAY NEWS, AS A GUEST EDITORIAL OR LETTER TO THE EDITOR, PROVIDING PUBLIC INFORMATION ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF CELEBRATION PARK, INCLUDING A RESPONSE TO THE EDITORIAL CARTOON AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. MOTION PASSED. The statement will be drafted by David Wilbrecht and Barbara Reid. C. Skate Park: Jerry Motamatsuand Tom Sexton have been contacting companies and potential sponsors soliciting interest in a Federal Way skate park Mr. Motamatsu noted that if the skate park does not have a cover, it may not be used five to six months out of the year due to rain. Kaplan reported that the subcommittee has been somewhat inactive this . summer due to the Youth Commission taking the summer off, but would like to see the Parks and Recreation Council Committee approve a location and funding for the design so it can go out to bid. The Commission felt that this project should move ahead as it is on their work plan. After discussion, REID MOVED, KELLOGG SECONDED A MOTION THAT STEEL LAKE PARK IS THE BEST POSSIBLE LOCATION FOR A SKATE PARK MOTION PASSED WITH ONE OPPOSING. `::> `PAR''AND CREA'�'iON.CO • ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ .................. MINUTES Present: Commission members Laird Chambers, Jim Baker, Jewry Bolien, Dave Kaplan, Bob Kellogg, Barbara Reid, Bobby Roach, Dean McColgan, alternate members Dini Duclos and Marion Bartholomew. Member excused: Karl Grosch Staff: David Wilbrecht, Deputy Director, Mary Faber, Recreation and Cultural Services Manager; Sue Floyd, Administrative Assistant Guests: Hope Elder, Council Member; Greg Sigmund; Mary Ehlis; Jeanne Burbidge Chair Chambers called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. • PUBLIC FORUM Greg Sigmund 407 SW 350th Pl. Federal Way, WA 98023 Mr. Sigmund attended the meeting as a representative of the Federal Way Junior Football League ( "Hawks "), and gave a • brief history of the league, which has been in existence for approximately 25 years. Over these years, the league has utilized Lakota field for practices from August 1 through November 1. Mr. Sigmund had some concerns over Plan B & D of the Lakota Park master plan, believing that neither plan would work well for the league. It was noted that neither Plan B or D was chosen by the Commission or the School District, but that Plan C was the approved plan. Mr. Sigmund was invited to City Hall to review Plan C. • MINUTES KAPLAN MOVED, KELLOGG SECONDED A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 7,1997 MINUTES AS CORRECTED. MOTION PASSED. • COMMISSION BUSINESS A. Family Fest: Mary Ehlis gave the Commission an overview of Family Fest, which occurred August 22 -24 at Steel Lake Park. The attendance for this year's event was one quarter of what was projected; it was raining on Saturday morning and the event closed early on Sunday due to the rain. There were 75 booths assigned, although some of the vendors did not show up, some left early. The parade went well as did the circus and talent show. It was suggested that the carnival be more visible next year, as one could not see if from the street. Ehlis noted that SeaTac Mall held a special event during the weekend and she felt this could have conflicted with Family Fest. Mazy Faber reported on the cash and in -kind services the City supplies for the event: the Arts Commission supported the event with $4,000 in cash through their Contracts for Services program; in -kind services, including use of the park, staff time prior to and during the event, equipment, etc. equated to approximately $11,600. B. Construction Update: A revised CIP report was distributed. I. Lake Grove Park: Volunteers are needed to finish the perimeter plantings and fence improvements; a Scout troop will build steps to the top of the field from the main school deck. The work parties will be • scheduled for next spring. II. BPA Phase II: The Commission scheduled the dedication of Phase II on October 18. Kaplan would like to see a dedication plaque placed at the trail head of BPA Phase I. lII. Off Leash Park: It was reported that the volunteer group is monitoring the off leash park issue in Seattle and is to report back to the Commission with a proposal. Chambers will call the volunteer leader as a reminder. • AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PUBLIC FORUM 3. APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER MINUTES 4. COMMISSION BUSINESS A. Working with the Media Information Daven Rosener B. Off-Leash Park Information Chambers C. Wedgewood Park Update Staff D. CIP Update Report Staff • E. BPA Trail Phase II Dedication Information Wilbrecht F. Celebration Park: I. 9/29 Council Committee Report Wilbrecht Special Meeting II. Funding Committee Update Reid/Duclos G. 1998 Budget Calendar Report Wilbrecht H. Skate Park Update Kaplan 5. COMMISSION COMMENTS 6. ADJOURNMENT •