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AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PUBLIC FORUM
3. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER MINUTES
4. COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. Follow -Up Items Information Wilbrecht
B. Blueberry Farm Update Kaplan
C. Lake Grove Sports Field Information Reid
Presentation
D. Work Plan Update McColgan
• E. Skateboard Park Update Kaplan
F. Sports Fields Update McColgan
5. COMMISSION COMMENTS
6. NEXT MEETING - February 6, 1997
7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
8. ADJOURNMENT
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MINUTES
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 member Marion Bartholomew.
Commission member excused: Alternate member Dini Duclos
Staff David Wilbrecht, Deputy Director; Pam Pollman, Administrative Assistant.
Chair McColgan called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
PUBLIC FORUM
Linda Jenkins and husband 29726 3rd Ave. S. Federal Way, WA 98003
Their interest is the cellular tower located on Lakehaven property. Does the City know who, what, or why it was there?
Since the property is not owned by the City, Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins were directed to discuss their concern with the Lakehaven
Utility District Commissioners.
Kathy Mayer (952 -6622) 431 SW 352nd St. Federal Way, WA 98023
Ms. Mayer is concerned with the Panther Lake hiking trail and condition of the area. She would like to be a part of a
volunteer group to clean up the debris and abandoned vehicles around the trails. She felt this would benefit the public use
• of this area. Ms. Mayer also suggested picnic tables be added to the area. Wilbrecht responded and a discussion followed.
Trail beautification is included in the Commission's Work Plan for 1997 -98. Ms. Mayer will be invited to participate in the
volunteer project. Staff will research setting up a volunteer day to beautify the area and will report back to the Commission
and Ms. Mayer.
MINUTES
CHAMBERS MOVED, RED) SECONDED A MOTION TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 7,1996 MINUTES
AS CORRECTED. MOTION PASSED.
ADDED AGENDA ITEM
Adopt -a -Park
COMMISSION BUSINESS
• FRENCH LAKE PARK
Wilbrecht reported that there are no changes in the negotiations between the City and the Lakehaven Water District regarding
property boundary lines and ownership of the property. Several Parks and Recreation Commission members had voiced
their concern at the Last Parks and Recreation Council Committee meeting. A discussion followed on this topic. Wilbrecht
will keep the Commission updated as changes occur.
• BUDGET
Wilbrecht gave an update on the new 1997 -1998 budget. He explained the consolidation plan for the Recreation Division,
to be housed at Klahanee Lake Community/Senior Center. Staff will meet with the public on Wednesday, December 11 to
review the plan and better understand community concerns and how this consolidation plan will impact all users of the
facility. It is felt that there will be an improved level of service with the Recreation Division. Areas of concerns that need
to be considered include attention to signs designating parking areas and a crosswalk. A report will be made back to the
• Commission on these ideas.
Utility tax: Wilbrecht explained the division of the utility tax, which will start on March 1, 1997. There are five major
projects: streets overlay, public sports fields, a civic theater, a public safety building, and downtown revitalization. Kaplan
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suggested those who can attend the December 12 Economic Development Council Committee, which is when committees
will be appointed to work on these projects.
Grosch had a concem that the same Commission members attend City sponsored/interest meetings. McColgan encouraged •
all to attend as many meeting as their schedules allow. Those who do have the time were encouraged to continue to do so
and keep the other Commissioners up -to -date.
• CELLULAR TOWER
Wilbrecht referred to the agenda packet from the Parks and Recreation Council Committee meeting held on November 12.
The PRCC is researching other cities that have had these towers installed. Information will be brought back to the public
for review and comment. Commission members preferred potential ground lease revenue be allocated to a park maintenance
fund, since the tower(s) would be located on City park properties. A discussion followed. Wilbrecht will keep the
Commission informed on a monthly basis.
• SKATEBOARD PARK
Kaplan reported that the subcommittee had their first meeting with the Youth Commission. They are now preparing a list
of questions to ask owners of local skateboard parks. The questionnaire will be sent in advance. Visits will then be made
to each site. Commission members requested a video be made of theses site visits and shown at one of the Commission
meetings. Kaplan stated that the Youth Commission input was very impressive and enthusiastic.
• PANTHER LAKE TRAIL
Refer to the public forum portion of the minutes.
• KLAHANEE LAKE COMMUNITY /SENIOR CENTER TRAIL/VIEWPOINT
Grosch distributed a citizen survey that had been given to the senior and Korean populations to determine citizen attitudes
toward a proposed walking trail, viewpoint, or a Korean garden at Klahanee Lake. Grosch hopes to have feedback by the
January meeting. The Commission offered a big thanks to Grosch for taking the lead on this project.
• SNOW STORM DAMAGE
Wilbrecht reported that the Parks crew has been moving from one hot spot to another to clean up after the storm damage. •
Every park location suffered some damage. Grosch took this opportunity to compliment the City departments on the
efficient and timely job that had been accomplished.
• SCHOOL FIELD DEVELOPMENT
I. Lake Grove Elementary: Reid reported that after the chipper cleanup, the project is looking great. A presentation
narrative has been prepared along with a view foil for public presentations. The first presentation will take place on
December 16 for the Parks and Recreation Council Committee. This presentation will be given to community organizations,
corporations, and council committees to gain volunteer support, additional funds and resources for the completion of the
project. Reid would appreciate names of chairpersons that could be approached for this presentation.
II. Mark Twain Elementary: Wilbrecht reported that Jon Jainga, Park Development Planner, is on the fast track with this
project. Commission will be given an update as the project progresses.
III. Partnership with CPAC, Youth Sports Network, Others: Baker announced three sports fields are being developed at
the Adelaide Elementary School. This project is funded by the PTA. VGlunteers are doing all the construction.
Kaplan gave an update on the Youth Sports Network. Discussion and ideas were expressed by several Commission
members regarding volunteers. Volunteer involvement is needed to formulate a list of people interested in parks, sports and
walking trails.
• ADOPT -A -PARK
Grosch distributed a 1995 "Adopt -a- Park" packet consisting of forms and contracts. The documents were discussed. The
Commission agreed that the forms should be more friendly. Wilbrecht responded to the Commission concerns. Since there
is public interest for this type of project, it was decided to start with a concept and proceed. Staff will need to look at what
other cities or counties are doing with their adopt -a -park program and bring the information back to a Commission meeting.
Bollen, Grosch, and Kellogg volunteered to be on the subcommittee to do the fact finding. Wilbrecht will support the •
subcommittee corresponding with other successful cities. The data will be reviewed in preparation for a report to the full
Commission.
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• COMMISSION COMMENTS
• Reid reported on the research she has been doing with the National Wildflower Association. The Association will be sending
material on flowers native to the Northwest and how and when to plant the seeds, etc. Reid would like to beautify the Federal
Way Gateway plaza as the first sample area. When Council considers the downtown enhancement, Reid would like
wildflower beautification considered. Kaplan asked if the City would be able to get dollars from the DOT or some other
state entity to improve Pacific Highway? Staff will follow up with this question.
Kellogg remarked that King County had budget funds set aside for ballfields and asked it involves the City of Federal Way?
A discussion followed. Staff had not been notified by the County regarding the funds, but would follow up and report at the
next Commission meeting.
Bollen suggested that Federal Way citizens who take the time and effort to participate in our public forum should be
acknowledged and thanked. Additionally, it was felt that the follow up /action for each concern should be communicated.
Wilbrecht responded that he and McColgan will take care of this transaction. Sally Slater will be sent a letter to update her
on the Dumas Bay signage.
Kaplan told the Commission that there will be two weekends of maintenance cleanup at the Blueberry Farm. One in
February and one in June, dates to be announced. Kaplan announced that pictures of the Lake Grove project are in the winter
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services brochure.
• ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
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PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION /YOUTH COMMISSION
JOINT SUBCOMMITTEE: SKATEBOARD PARK
NOVEMBER 21, 1996
( MINUTES
• Staff Present: Recreation Manager Kurt Reuter
Administrative Assistant Mary Jaenicke
Members Present: Parks Commissioners Laird Chambers, Dave Kaplan, Bobby Roach
Youth Commissioners Phuong -Thao Hong and Anika Andrews
Members Excused: Jason Recek and Jennie Roloff
Guests: Bryan Zembruski, 705 SW 358 Street, Federal Way, WA 98023
Jesse J. Welton, 4020 SW 328th Place, Federal Way, WA 98023
David Eddings 2007 S. 304th Street, Federal Way, WA 98003
Cris Cron, 912 South 296th Place, Federal Way, WA 98003
Meeting was called to order and introductions made. Kaplan was elected. Chair and
Hong elected Vice Chair.
Park location was discussed first. French Lake Park is most obvious site, in that
it has emergency services near by, has adequate parking, and already has had support
voiced for site from several city council members. Kenneth Jones Pool was eliminated
from possible sites due to its being school property, conversion cost would be too
high, and it would remove from already inadequate pool resources in city a needed
pool. YMCA was suggested as a possible site. Jason will talk with John Germaine
about this possibility. We will wait to approach the School District about other
( potential sites until the design work is further along.
• Funding sources were reviewed in a general overview. CPAC, grants, In -Kind Donations
and Sponsors were the main considerations at present.
Design and Risk Analysis were subjects to be taken up further along in the process.
Site visits to existing skateboard parks in Seattle, Bellevue, Des Moines and Puyallup
were agreed to be the first order of business. We would read the packet of information
provided by Parks Planner Jon Jainga (received earlier by Parks & Recreation Commissioners
and copied for subcommittee members from the Youth Commission) and prepare a list of
questions to be sent to the administrators at the four sites in advance of our visit.
The December subcommittee meeting will be primarily involved in distilling the questions
committee members develop into an agreed -upon list to send out.
Messrs. Zembruski, Welton, and Eddings made some observations about other skateboard
parks. Puyallup charges admission; some parks don't differentiate in activities for
beginners and advanced, thereby creating potential traffic and hazard problems; and
some designs were better than others. They looked forward to participating in future
meetings as the project develops.
There was some question as to whether 30 minutes is enough time for the subcommittee's
meeting. This will be reviewed at the December meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m.
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JOINT SUBCOMMITTEE: SKATEBOARD PARK
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December 19, 1996
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Members Present: Parks Commissioners - Laid Chambers, .Dave Kaplan,. .
Youth Commissioners Anika Andrews, — Phuong -Than Hong, Jason Recek,
Jennie Roloff
Members Excused: Parks Commissioner Bobby Roach (who submitted detailed written
material for each agenda item in advance)
Guest: Bryan Zembruski
Kaplan called the meeting to order at 4 :40 p.m. Minutes of the November 21, 1996
meeting were approved as submitted.
Recek reported.on his conversation with the new Federal Way YMCA as to whether or not
the organization would be interested in a joint city /YMCA - developed skateboard park to
be build on the Y's 21st Avenue Southwest property.'The Y would be interested, as long
as users paid a $10 annual Y membership fee and a $1 /visit fee. ( Zembruski commented
that skateboard park access shou °ld'be free to users, as is access to other city parks.)
The subcommittee thanked Recek for his research and Zembruski for his observation, but
tabled any further discussion until site visits have been completed.
• The following questions were compiled by members of the subcommittee for submission - to
skateboard park operators /managers in Seattle, Bellevue, Des Moines and. Puyallup in
advance of our visit. Since the Seattle sitei.s closed for the winter, we will still
attempt to visit the site and see how its elements are stored for the winter. We will
also contact the new Kent skateboard park about a.potential site visit.
1. How widespread was the support or opposition for the concept?
2. Who were the principal suppliers for creation of your skateboard park that you
would recommend to us?
3. Did you design separate skill areas or are features intermingled?
4. What are the operational hours and days open of your skateboard park?
5. Do you have personnel supervising the site on a daily basis?
6. Are city ordinances and regulations for the skateboard park posted at the site?
7. How do you enforce regulations?
8. What is your city's risk management policy on the park.
9. What are maintenance and operational costs as related to income, if you have income
from the skateboard park. If you have no direct income, what are your attendance figure!
10. Are there'financial considerations once the park opened that you did not anticipate?
11. What has neighborhood reaction been since the park was opened?
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12. What would you do differently if you were starting this project all over again?
13. If you had a "DO" and "DON'T" list for developing and operating a skateboard park
what would it be?
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The committee decided that two days of visiting would be optimum: Seattle and Bellevue
on one day and Des Moines and Puyallup on another. A Kent stop would be included in the
south end tour, if possible.
Recreation Manager Kurt Reuter will call the sites to arrange the visits. Saturdays
were preferable, pending availability of site managers and staff. If at least one site
visit is made before January 15, 1997, then the subcommittee will meet at its next
regularly scheduled meeting on January 16. Otherwise, the subcommittee will not
meet again until February 20, 1997.
The committee decided that. 30 minutes was not enough time to adequately handle our
agenda. Therefore, -starting with the first 1997 meeting, the subcommittee will convene
at 4 p.m.
Upcoming agenda items: Reactions, comments, questions about site visits made.
Site Location.
Funding sources.
Meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m.
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• By SCOTT SUNDE _
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A measure to make it more
difficult for the city to get rid of pal'jc
land goes to the Seattle City Council
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today and could end up before,vgt eg"
next Iweek elections officials vert
fied that supporters had cote
more than the required 18,323 sigrd'a-
tures necessary to send Initiative 42,
also known as Protect Our Parks,:Ib
the council for adoption.
If the council takes any .other
action, including voting it down,
adopting a substitute measure or fall-
ing to act, the measure will go on the
ballot ... .... •.e;..:
The council piobabty.wlll refer the•
measure to the Parks, Public Grounds
and Recreation Committee and final
action likely will come by the end 9f
January City Clerk Judith Pippin said,
M least part of the impetus Jod
initiative comes from the contmveib
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over the Bradner Playfield.
Mayor Norm Rice proposed ea"rp-
er this year that part of the 1.6 -acre
park be used for housing. People wttp
live near the playfield south of Inter-
state 90 have protested that they.-d0
not want its P -patch garden or other
spaces reduced. >'?f•
Sue Donaldson,. -who chairs - .tli'e
Parks Committee, said she agrees with
the intent of the initiative but that she
• plans to draw up a similar proposal
with different language. Should coun-
cil members adopt Donaldson's ver-
sion, then it would be on the ballot
along with Initiative 42.
The election would probably be •
next fall, Pippin said.
Dan Stecher, co- chairman of the
initiative campaign, said the measurers
bottom line is that it would e . a
city policy that dates from the 1 ....
and dictates that Seattle "should" have
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no net loss of park land. The measure .
would change the intent from
"should" to "shall," he said.
Initiative 42 would require a pi ,
lic hearing before the City Council
before any park land could be sold-or
diverted to other purposes.
To sell or divert park land, council
members would have to find 7tlie
action necessary and is the public
interest. The city would also have to
replace the lost park land with proper-
ty of at least equal value.
The initiative does not define
"necessary" or "in the public interest,!'
Stecher said. But Initiative 42 does
give citizens a course of action should
they believe the sale of park land;;s
wrong: They could ask a Superior
Court judge to overturn the council's
decision..
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