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Work Plan Update McColgan I. Adopt -a -Park Update Grosch II. Klahanee Lake Trail Update Grosch D. Skateboard Park Update Kaplan E. Sports Field Committee Update McColgan 5. COMMISSION COMMENTS 6. NEXT MEETING - March 6, 1997 7. FUTURE AGENDA TI'EMS 8. ADJOURNMENT 110 • • • !`�CO!1IS IUN .. :..... .. : ......... cltmtr� stratrve::Conf : Ro<>riY:«> • MINUTES Present: Commission members Dean McColgan, Chair, Laird Chambers, Vice Chair, Jim Baker Jerry Bollen; Karl Grosch; Dave Kaplan; Bob Kellogg; Bobby Roach; alternate members Dini Duclos and Marion Bartholomew. Commission member excused: Barbara Reid Staff: David Wilbrecht, Deputy Director, Pam Pollman, Administrative Assistant Chair McColgan called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. PUBLIC FORUM None MINUTES BOLLEN MOVED, GROSCH SECONDED A MOTION TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 5,1996 MINUTES AS CORRECTED. MOTION PASSED. COMMISSION BUSINESS • A. Follow -up Items Wilbrecht informed the Commission that the Parks/Recreation Council Committee meeting has been canceled for Monday, January 13. The Committee's next meeting will be Tuesday, February 18, 8:00 a.m., at City Hall. Cell Tower Update: Wilbrecht reported that the cellular tower on Lakehaven property next to French Lake Park was approved through a public process last summer. City records indicate that a public hearing was held on July 9, 1996, and that the tower complies with the goals and policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan. Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins were notified of the City's approval. The City's cellular tower policies will be reported at future meetings. Panther Lake Trail: The work being done on Phase II of the BPA Trail connects Panther Lake/Aquatic Center to the west side of 1st Avenue. This connection will be a great addition to the City's trail system and will enhance the Panther Lake Trail. Ms. Kathy Mayer was notified of the recent work being done and will be notified about Panther lake Trial volunteer work later this spring. Dumas Bay Signs: Signs have been ordered and staff hopes to complete the installation this spring. Bartholomew has volunteered his help with this project. Ms. Slater will be contacted by staff to review property lines. Storm Damage: Wilbrecht gave a short report of damage to parks during the recent winter blast estimated between $116,000 - $120,000. A report will be submitted to FEMA, as well as with the City's insurance company, for damages. The Parks Maintenance crew is working primarily on the storm clean -up. Sacaj awea Park vandalism damage was also reported to the Commission; this damage is estimated to be several thousand dollars. A discussion followed on preventive measures that could be taken to reduce this kind of malicious damage in the future. Parks staff will follow up with the Public Safety Department to increase awareness and patrols. • Storm Drainage: Fisher's Pond and Mirror Lake Park storm water drainage is an ongoing problem. A discussion followed, and staff was asked if the surrounding designated wetland areas will be affected by this condition over time. Staff will follow up with Public Works regarding this subject. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION fnnunr Q 1447 Wilbrecht extended thanks to Bartholomew for suggesting letters be sent to citizens who take the time to participate in the Commission's public forum. B. Blueberry Farm • Kaplan reviewed the status of the project. Girl Scouts from the Federal Way area have committed a weekend in February for clean-up work Commissioners were asked to contact other local groups to invite them to volunteer for a clean -up day. Kellogg will contact the Key Club and Duclos will be tallcing with AmeriCorps. Kaplan stated a commitment of one full day's work would be appreciated. C. Lake Grove Sports Field Presentation Members complimented the time and efforts of Reid and Kaplan for a job well done on this project. Commission members were asked to make arrangements to have the presentation shown to their groups of interest during this time of year. Volunteers will be needed for May, June, and July to work on the project. D. Work Plan No subcommittee reports were given. E. Skateboard Park Members were directed to review the skateboard park minutes in the current agenda packet. Time line on the project was reported and discussed by Kaplan The subcommittee will meet again after site visits have been completed. Baker requested more information be provided on how many accidents, claims filed and changes made as a result of these mishaps in the established parks. McColgan suggested Steel Lake Park be considered as a possible site since it is already being open, locked and patrolled. F. Sports Fields McColgan reported that the Council has appointed residents to four civic improvement committees to help allocate the funds that will be raised by the recent utility tax increase. The Sports Field Committee will be chaired by McColgan with Chambers, Kaplan, and Baker as members along with eight other community members. Other committees appointed were the Civic Theater and Downtown Enhancement. The Community Investment Advisory Committee will review the • recommendations of the three committees in February and present its findings to the City Council in March. A meeting has been scheduled for Saturday, January 11, with all committee members invited to attend to discuss the projects. Wilbrecht reported that Bruce Dees of Dees and Associates will be a consultant for the Sports Field Committee. The Commission will be given a report at next meeting. • COMMISSION COMMENTS Kaplan distributed a newspaper article concerning the Seattle City Council parks measure restricting the city's ability to dispose of park land. A discussion followed. The Lakehaven Utility Liaison Committee will meet on January 22 Kaplan reported. An update on the remodeling of Klahanee Lake Community Center was given; only three citizens attended the meeting. Grosch reported he has received approximately 55 responses to the Klahanee Lake Trail survey. He will submit a summary at the next Commission meeting. An Adopt -a -Park update was given. Grosch has received information from the Seattle Parks Department. Their forms are very restrictive. Grosch hopes to have more information by next month's meeting. Roach announced a community prayer breakfast, January 17, 7:00 a.m., at the Best Western Executel. City Manager Ken Nyberg will be present and Commission members are invited to attend. Another breakfast is being planned in September. Kellogg reported that with the recent storm a large amount of water is holding in the French Lake Park area. He is concerned with the problem. Also, Kellogg asked if property lines have been divided between the City and the Lakehaven Utility District at French Lake. Wilbrecht will respond at the next meeting on the direction the City is taking on this project. Kellogg sent a letter to the Parks Department about unleashed dogs at French Lake Park. • ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m. City of Federal Way - Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department 1996 Citizen Survey Results • Subject: "Proposing a Walking Trail around Klahanee Lake" 1) Replies received to the Qoestionnaire (A) 40 Replies received from the Korean Seniors Group (B) 14 Replies received from the Senior's Bridge Group 54 Total replies received 2) Answers to Questions Question Group 1.A Group 1.B (a) Would you like to see a trail around Klahanee Lake ? Yes 40 No 0 Yes 1 No 13 (b) How often would you use the trail ? Every Day 4 0 Once a week 36 0 Once a month 0 1 Never 0 13 (c) Would you like to see a shorter trail on the north side of Klahanee Lake ? Yes 38 No 2 Yes 2 No 12 • (d) At the trail end, would you like to have a viewpoint, a Korean Garden, or other? Viewpoint only 0 4 Korean Garden only 24 3 Both viewpoint and Korean Garden 16 0 Other 0 3 None 0 4 (e) Other Comments? None (see below) Group 1.B : Don't use taxpayers money for more parks & trails. (2 people) (Note: 50% of this group do not live within City of FW boundaries !) First priority should be to improve the parking situation at the Center. (2 people) Plant the trees & bushes that were sitting for more than a year at the back of the parking lot! (3 people) 3) Conclusion: Only the Korean Senior Community members that partake in their regular Thursday noon luncheons replie with a positive interest in a short trail with a Korean Garden attached to it for walking the trail on Thursdays, weather permitting. Survey was completed by the end of January,1997. Respectfully submitted to City Staff by Karl Grosch, P & R Commission member 2/6/97 • • • pts ) CITY OF FEDERAL WAY Ilirttft.,G4 1 SPORTSFIELD COMMITTEE SP STE EL LAKE FIRESTATION • : / EE JANUARY 22, 1997 6:00 p.m. 'X* Committee Members: Dean McColgan, Chair, Laird Chambers, Vice Chair, Jim Baker, Mary Warren, Arnie Rusten, Wendy Howe, Brian Schimpf, David Kaplan, Ron Zaffino, Phuong -Thao Hong, Jon Evans Staff Members: David Wilbrecht, Deputy Parks Director, Jon Jainga, Parks Development Planner, Kurt Reuter, Recreation Manager, John Hutton, Athletic Coordinator, Pam Pollman, Administrative Assistant Chair McColgan called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m.. Members were reminded that basic Rules of Roberts will be used. Meetings will be informal and relaxed. McColgan stated that each meeting will have a major goal. • PUBLIC COMMENT None • APPROVAL OF JANUARY 15.1997. MINUTES SCIEIIMPF MOVED, WARREN SECONDED A MOTION TO APPROVE THE JANUARY 15, 1997 MINUTES AS WRITTEN MOTION PASSED • 0 J_ C. • k) 14.1141! la 1h).1 4.1 • __I O ' O M4 II E McColgan reviewed the memorandum, dated January 17, 1997, from the CIAC. Wilbrecht responded with an overview to members' questions from the last meeting. The Nationwide Permit extension time period is January 21, 1997 - January 21, 1998. He introduced Bruce Dees, of Bruce Dees and Associates, who had completed the City's master plan . in 1995. Also introduced was Mike Williams, of Michael P. Williams Consulting, Inc., who worked with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in obtaining the original permit. ▪ $ACKGROUND INFORMATION ON SITE Dees' presentation included information on the site's topography, wetland requirements, site opportunities and limitations. The existing Nationwide Permit limits the total wetland impact within .8 acres to maintain the Corps of Engineers' requirements. If modifications are made exceeding those requirements, new permits will have to be issued. Discussion by the committee followed to better understand the wetland requirements for the project. After considering different modifications with a north access road, the committee asked Bruce Dees if the number of soccer or softballs fields would have to be reduced to stay within the .8 acre wetland delineation. Dees indicated that some reduction in fields would be required to add a north road access. Dees and Williams answered many questions from the committee regarding the wetland requirement. McColgan asked about field size and tournament or non - tournament specifications. State tournament recommendation for field size is 70 x 120. Warren felt it was more critical to maintain size of fields rather than the number of fields. A discussion followed. • REVENUES PROJECTIONS Hutton discussed a document of anticipated revenue generated from a quality tournament sportsfield complex. Several variables were illustrated and reviewed. • I FIELD REQ UIREMENTS The Committee asked if there was a requirement to maintain the south access road, and it's affect on minimum field requirements. Questions were also asked about the southwest corner of the park dedicated to performing arts theater in the approved master plan. Wilbrecht will follow up on these items Thursday, January 23, and report back to McColgan for further direction. The Committee discussed several configuration proposals, i.e., four soccer /four softball, six soccer/four softball, which • includes splitting fields, with a north access road. With direction from McColgan, Dees will design alternatives and report back to the committee at the January 29 meeting on the proposals. • ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m. A reminder that refreshments will be served at all meetings. • • • RECEIVED ALT c.-4/0-E7.10,2 JAN 2 1 1997 30225 5th Avenue South • Federal Way, Washington 98003 PARKS & RECREATION :1Cur - • u,)(3 315, L7-.(A'AQ Vort (Drc u(k_, cuKANLQ.1 Lct v \fv.c6s_ L-h \kaTtuA ' 14f (Aki coi\ ciK L.aL 4.• • upc1 c euttok \ km ( 4- • 1 sp Lkatj, 1, s().a.J2 DeLt, -1Azti2A, hLLL ak 4 LI: (ua ctili\PcZA ry 1 665 \a)LC - takiL .„ i14S - 1C 1i whc oTh )LU\ • \o2e._19.J`'N VJ c■bni\JO bKoT tryt \nao CAL., It Levt . tA) E and \„ aiti4 4) 1 , 0 A_ 4 4D, Cir\s2 S le •-\(-- • dasIka ntuLf,„ maiK 0_0).00_, • Uf \yualks e)tA,kt L. c& Lait , CAL k ‘- I ', .3--iii 1 VOCC-' LL>SC-k. 0, .6 • \), - 0K-- Ccs .il cc _ao- tn7)1/4. tiLL \iluiv/voitt-s. i . r Lv:-7 ik) — • )1),■2 a ": :4' j 1 j-- ci, ( j „..,\}. VA- )1r/11\-- v\kc.6 0 (iAk ,g) -tiLl. ki 1 6 4 1,... , I'VZ ° 0 _ J ( L-1\-' '1.-47"lf 3s , \ 0 c ociLe 70 \0„ sk-eAkul • VoAk-‘cs ,.. 0 tzu -- k,t-;, -; ,, •`-'i,: .,k:::..-•,' '`,: - '-'*i "'‘.-='' , ''.. '' '''I: , L . 1,;, , --".• - t';• sz .:-, v .„.._ ,-,:„ . . , . .4 4. a s .P• . ' • 1j7a-:F>21/C) • , x ' 1 erS pAl k--- . uk3i c,t'e‘a‘_e_'s.s.__9.vas2y,,._.'', CITY OF r■ • E• Er 11 \)\) (206)00-6200 33530 1ST WAY SOUTH FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003 3 -6210 • January 22, 1997 Harley Alvorson c/o Jill Alvorson 30225 5th Avenue South Federal Way, Washington 98003 Dear Harley:: Thank you for your letter regarding an interest in a dog off -leash area in the city of Federal Way. I will forward your request to the Parks and Recreation Commission for their review and consideration. The next Parks and Recreation Commission meeting will be February 6, 6:00 p.m. in the second floor conference room at City Hall. These meetings are open to the public. In your case, I am sure we could make a exception. If you and your human are interested in coming February 6, please let me know so I can request that this topic be the first discussion item that evening for your convenience Thank you again for taking the time to write your interest for a dog off -leash area. Sincerely, e L. Schroder, Director P rk, Recreation and Cultural Services 661 -4041 • • • •