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AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PUBLIC FORUM
3. APPROVAL OF MARCH MINUTES
4. COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. CPAC Information Reid
► B. Work Plan Information McColgan
.‘/II) C. Off -Leash Dog Park Discussion McColgan
D. School District Surplus Property Information Wilbrecht
E. Visitation Beach Status Information Wilbrecht
F. Commission Expansion Information McColgan
G. Park Security Information Wilbrecht
H. CIAC Update Information McColgan
5. COMMISSION COMMENTS
6. NEXT MEETING May 1, 1997
7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
8. ADJOURNMENT
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Present: Commission members Jim Baker, Jerry Bollen, Laird Chambers, Vice Chair, Karl Grosch, Dave Kaplan, Bob
Kellogg, Dean McColgan, Chair, Barbara Reid, Bobby Roach, alternate members Dini Duclos and Marion Bartholomew.
Staff: David Wilbrecht, Deputy Director, Pam Pollman, Administrative Assistant.
Chair McColgan called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
• PUBLIC FORUM
Linda Kent 2004 S. 304th St. Federal Way, WA 98003
Jill Alverson 30225 5th Ave. S. Federal Way, WA 98003
Michael & Dorothy Maas 28604 9th Ave. S. Federal Way, WA 98003
Inge Grayson 2220 56th Ave. NE Tacoma, WA 98422
Off -leash Dog Park: As spokesperson for the off-leash dog concern, Linda Kent distributed a handout and reported on the
City of Seattle's off -leash pilot program that is being conducted at this time. The project started June 15, 1996 and will end
June 14, 1997. This program consists of seven park and non -park sites geographically dispersed throughout Seattle. The
dog interest group attending the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting would be willing to form an ad -hoc committee,
411 conduct background research and do all legwork required to present a proposal to the Commission to add this project to their
work plan for 1997 -1998. They felt with 80,000 citizens in the City and a good share of them dog owners, this type of
program (low cost, multi ethnic, social, healthy atmosphere - not only dog issues, but also social issues) would benefit the
citizens of Federal Way. After much discussion, it was decided to make the off-leash agenda item first for Commission
business.
• MINUTES
GROSCH MOVED, BOLLEN SECONDED A MOTION TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 6,1997 MINUTES
AS CORRECTED. MOTION PASSED.
• COMMISSION BUSINESS
C. WORK PLAN
III. Off -Leash Park
Michael Maas presented a petition, through the City Clerk's office, with more than 300 signatures asking for this type of
program to be established in the City of Federal Way. The Commission reviewed the Parks and Recreation Council
Committee motion from the February 24, 1997 meeting to place the item on the Parks Commission's work plan if another
project could be moved. After a lengthy discussion which included costs, potential sites, staff resources to set up a program,
moving a Work Plan item, include off -leash dog areas as an adopt -a -park use, parameters of project, and Council Committee
concerns fiom their last meeting, the Commission agreed that off -leash dog areas had interest from the community and merit,
but were unable to agree to move another work plan item. McColgan suggested the citizen's committee continue to work
on this project and report back to the Commission on a regular basis of their findings and on the final recommendations from
the City of Seattle's pilot program. McColgan complimented the citizens on the good job the group is doing in covering this
project.
Later in the meeting, McColgan used his executive authority to include the off -leash issue as an agenda item for the
April Parks and Recreation Commission meeting.
• I. Adopt -a -Park
Grosch directed members' attention to the agenda packet and explained the adopt -a -park program draft, how to get involved,
legal forms, etc. The subcommittee would like to forward the document to the staff and the Legal Department for review,
and then to Council Committee for approval.
PARKS' AND RECREATION COMMISSION
February 6, 1997
BOLLEN MADE A MOTION THAT THE ADOPT A PARK DRAFT BE FORWARDED TO STAFF AND THE
LEGAL DEPARTMENT FOR REVIEW, AND RETURN TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COUNCIL
COMMITTEE FOR NEEDED CHANGES AND REVISIONS. BAKER SECONDED.
A discussion followed Wilbrecht explained all parks are adoptable. Kaplan suggested several corrections. Chambers called
for the question. MOTION PASSED.
Grosch and the subcommittee were complimented for all their hard work on this project.
II. Klahanee Lake Trail
Due to a lack of interest, it is the decision of the Commission to eliminate this item from the work plan.
REID MADE A MOTION TO REMOVE THE KLAHANEE LAKE TRAIL FROM THE 1997 -1998 WORK
PLAN, KAPLAN SECONDED. MOTION PASSED.
A. Follow -Up Items
Wilbrecht presented certificates to Duclos, Bartholomew, and McColgan for their continued support as volunteers to the
City's parks programs. Chambers complimented Ed Swan on the fine job he did organizing the Federal Way Commission
and Volunteer Recognition Dinner. Chambers volunteered to help with this function next year.
B. Lake Grove Sports Fields
Reid reported on the Rotary Club presentation. The bid proposals for this project were published in the Federal Way News.
Reid will ask the Lake Grove Elementary School staff to specifically take on a project increment that will help get them more
involved. She will also be contacting the Federal Way School District for support. Baker gave kudos to Reid, Kaplan and
Wendy Howe for the tremendous job they have been doing and for breaking down the project in small increments so more
people can become involved to complete this worthwhile project.
D. Skateboard Park
Kaplan reported that the subcommittee will be meeting with the Youth Commission on March 20. Site visits will be in April.
Public meetings will take place during the month of May.
E. Sports Fields Committee
McColgan gave an update on the project. The fields presentation to the CIAC was on February 25 and the final
recommendations from this Committee will be sent to the City Council on March 31. McColgan stated that it is hoped to
have construction contract bids before December. McColgan distributed the Sports Fields Operation Plan document for this
Commission to become aware of the issues the Fields Committee felt important. McColgan encouraged members to support
the completion of this park.
F. Blueberry Farm
Kaplan reported on the Totem Gil Scout work party held on February 21. Parks Department staff will work on this project
next month and again in June. The Mormon youth might be available on July 19. Kaplan will keep the Commission posted.
G. French Lake Park
Wilbrecht stated the City and Utility District are continuing to discuss the division of the property. The next meeting will
be April 16 at the Lakehaven Utility District office.
H. Wildflower Project
Reid met with representatives from Washington State garden clubs. A study of the soil needs to be done on BPA trailhead,
the project site. Reid will also be meeting with an AmeriCorps representative to seek help with this project. She will report
on these items at the next meeting. Reid is also working with scout involvement.
I. CIP •
Wilbrecht distributed the revised model of the CIP information.
PARKS AND RECREATIONCOMMISSION
February 6, 1997
• J. No -Cost Option for Recreation
Wilbrecht reported staff will be looking into options and will respond to this inquiry from Councilperson Gates. Kaplan
asked about other types of recreation, not only sports.
• COMMISSION COMMENTS
Chambers reported the first activity of the new aquatic center facility will be "Taste the Best," Thursday, May 1, which falls
on the Commission May meeting schedule. A discussion followed.
KAPLAN MADE A MOTION THAT THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MAY MEETING BE
CHANGED TO MAY 8, BOLLEN SECONDED. MOTION PASSED.
Reid distributed notes on the Adopt -A -Beach (Dumas Bay) meeting held at the VRCC on February 26.
Baker commented on Reid's handout. He would like to see gates unlocked at VRCC for all- season access. Wilbrecht will
check with City staff on this item and will have a status report next meeting.
Kellogg attended a meeting discussing the new King County ballfield development. Another meeting will take place on
March 12.
Kaplan would like to see the Council Committee take the initiative on divesture of city parkland. A discussion followed.
KAPLAN MADE A MOTION THAT THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
REQUEST THE COUNCIL COMIVIITTEE TO CONSIDER A VOTE ON DIVESTURE OF
• CITY PARKLAND AS AN INITIATIVE FOR THE CITIZENS OF FEDERAL WAY,
CHAMBERS SECONDED. MOTION PASSED.
Kaplan asked that the Commission have an update on Family Fest activities. Wilbrecht will respond at the next Commission
meeting.
BOLLEN MADE A MOTION TO TABLE THE FAMILY FEST TOPIC, ROACH SECONDED. MOTION
PASSED.
• ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:17 p.m.
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