Parks Comm MINS 02-07-2008CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Thursday, February 7, 2008 Hylebos Conference Room
6:00 p.m. City Hall
MINUTES
Vice Chair Sciacqua called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
Present: Vice Chair Marie Sciacqua, Brian Ailinger, Cindy Dodge, Tom Medhurst, Carol Otto and George Pfeiffer. Excused:
Chair Fred Konkell and Ade Bright.
Staff: Parks and Facilities Manager Steve Ikerd, Parks Planning and Development Coordinator Betty Sanders and Administrative
Assistant Peggy Wright.
No public forum.
Pfeiffer moved: Dodge seconded motion to approve the December, 2007 meeting minutes as written (no January meeting).
Motion passed unanimously.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
Work Plan – Ikerd distributed a “draft” copy of the 2008 Work Plan to commissioners. Discussion followed on each project with
changes made to the quarter it will be addressed. Pfeiffer suggested dropping Camp Kilworth and adding Lakota Park since it is
the area with the most acreage in the worst shape needing attention now with Sacajawea needing major repair within the next 2-3
years. Prior to final commission approval, Ikerd will request permission from the City Manager office to drop Camp Kilworth and
add Lakota Park to the Work Plan. Because of the “hold” on the Dumas Bay Site Restoration Phase II project, that was moved to
fourth quarter. In relation to the CIP planning, Sanders said the one grant that is available to the City can be applied for only in
“even” years so this year will be busy applying for grants for different projects. The main grant Sanders will be applying for has a
deadline for pre-application of March 3, 2008 and application deadline of May 1, 2008. Ikerd will make the changes to the Work
Plan that were discussed then email the document to commissioners for final review. Pfeiffer moved: Dodge seconded motion that
subject to City Manager approval, remove Camp Kilworth, adding Lakota in its place on the Work Plan, in addition to other minor
revisions, prior to submitting to the Council Committee.
STAFF REPORTS
French Lake/Lakehaven – Ikerd reported that the temporary fencing at French Lake Park had been installed by Lakehaven Utility
District while they filled in the two ponds on their property. It has been a slow process because of uncooperative weather. They
will be removing the fencing when the project is completed but there is no firm completion date.
Volunteer Projects – Earth Day activities are planned for April 19, 2008. The primary project being advertised is the Saghalie
playground. Currently it is sand-based which will be removed and replaced with engineered wood chips. A suggestion was made
that the sand be moved to the volleyball court to save time and money moving it elsewhere.
Project Reports - Saghalie Field Turf – Sanders reported that when the turf was being laid, drainage issues emerged from the
heavy rain and had to be dealt with before work could continue. The drain line on the west side of the field had been installed
incorrectly 14 years ago, causing the problems of water “pooling” on the field. Once the drain lines are repaired/replaced, the turf
installation will continue. Playground Vendors – Sanders said three vendors will submit proposals for the Wildwood Park project
in 3-4 weeks. Hylebos Boardwalk- the boardwalk is complete and the entire park will re-open tomorrow. Signage is being done
for the boardwalk concerning the slippery conditions when frost on surface. Restroom facilities were discussed again. A crushed
rock base has been installed for the projected sanican placement. Staff is looking at ADA type sanicans for the site with a fencing
protection then screening to camouflage from street and neighbors. Pfeiffer suggested looking at an enclosure for the portable
toilet. Staff will follow up on this idea. Impact Fees – Sanders said a consulting firm has been selected after interviewing four
firms. Henderson-Young & Company has been selected with Randy Young working with staff reviewing parks, acreage, etc.
After Mr. Young presents information to the Parks and Recreation Commission in April or May, he will be meeting with the
Planning Commission and City Council in late summer with a proposed parks impact fee ordinance.
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NEW BUSINESS
Commissioner Tom Medhurst resigned from the Parks and Recreation Commission after being appointed to the Planning
Commission.
There are no parks related items on the PRHSPS Council Committee meeting agenda so there will be no commissioners attending
this month.
PENDING ITEMS
No pending items.
NEXT MEETING/AGENDA ITEMS
Symphony Park Work Plan
Impact Fees Saghalie Field Turf
Grant Report Hylebos Park/Bathroom Screen
ADJOURNMENT
Vice Chair Sciacqua adjourned the meeting at 7:28 p.m.
NEXT MEETING IS APRIL 3, 2008