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Parks Comm MINS 03-07-2002CITY OF FEDERAL WAY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Thursday, March 7, 2002 City Hall 6:00 p.m. Mt. Baker Conference Room ATTENDANCE Present: C. T. Purdom, Chair, Don Dennis, Karl Grosch, Neil Hellickson, George Pfeiffer, Lisa Welch, and Len Zickler. Unexcused: Bill Foulkes. Resigned: John Morrison. Staff: Jennifer Schroder, PRCS Director, Kurt Reuter, Parks Operations Superintendent, John Hutton, Recreation Coordinator and Peg Wright, Administrative Assistant. Chair Purdom announced the resignation of commission member John Morrison. Grosch moved: Dennis seconded motion to approve minutes as written. Motion passed unanimously. No Public Forum. Chair Purdom praised Reuter for his Master of Ceremony duties at the Volunteer Recognition dinner. Chair Purdom welcomed Hellickson as a full commission member after his appointment earlier in the week to replace Armstrong. REPORTS Election of Officers – Schroder discussed the procedure for election of officers. First was the nomination for Chair of the Commission: Dennis nominated C. T. Purdom for Chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission with a second by Hellickson; Grosch closed nominations. Vote was unanimous for Purdom. Grosch nominated Len Zickler for Vice Chair with a second by Welch; Purdom closed nominations. Unanimous vote to select Zickler as Vice Chair. Work Plan – Reuter prepared a memorandum to assist the commissioners in the development of the 2002-2003 work plan. Grosch moved; Zickler seconded motion to forward the commission’s 2002-2003 work plan to Council Committee on March 25th. Discussion followed on several issues. Purdom asked for information on impact fees and what it would entail on the work plan. Schroder replied that it serves as guidance of process through legal, staff, and the commission. She said it could be 2003-2004 before a consulting firm is engaged on this issue. Zickler asked about the wording on #5 referring to a field for turf installation and Schroder said it should read field(s). Grosch said the public has shown an interest in a BMX complex and thought it should be added to the work plan as well as the Off Leash Dog Park. Welch asked about the recreation portion of the Parks and Recreation Commission title since the commission deals mainly with parks issues. Schroder replied that the Community/Senior Center has been discussed and it would be an issue for the Parks and Recreation Commission if adopted. Purdom commented that a citizen in attendance at the C.I.P. meeting last month stated the Parks and Recreation brochure didn’t offer new variety in classes. Two items were added to the Work Plan by recommendation of the commission/staff: the BMX complex and review of the recreation programs and services. The vote was conducted and the amended work plan was approved unanimously. Athletic Fields/Classes – Schroder asked Hutton to update the commission on fields, scheduling, advertising of leagues, etc. Hutton used the girls basketball program as an example and said he sends promotional flyers to the schools per age group then does a newspaper press release, lists it in the quarterly brochure and a mailing to former players. Zickler praised this program to Hutton. He stated his daughter and goddaughter participate in it. Hutton also discussed the many camps and leagues offered through the recreation brochure and the fees associated with those programs. Summary of C.I.P. Meeting – Schroder distributed and discussed questions from the meeting with suggestions given by those in attendance. She said priority ranking has been requested by the Council Committee for grants/funding of park projects, major maintenance/renovation and land banking for the 6 year C.I.P Plan. Schroder said work assignment meetings are needed to move forward and the work groups will be addressed at a meeting on Thursday, March 28, 2002. She will put together a packet and send to the commissioners for prior review. Parks and Recreation Commission, March 7, 2002 Page 2 Regional Of Leash Dog Area Recommendation – Schroder discussed the memorandum from the commission packet on the off-leash dog park issue. Council Committee agreed that it is a regional issue. A Task Force meeting that Schroder attended in January, included Auburn, Burien, Des Moines, Kent, Renton, Tukwila and SeaTac plus King County Parks and King County Animal Control. Schroder stated that at this Task Force meeting, King County Animal Control was very supportive of a regional park and willing to earmark monies to help support it. Site seems to be the issue with possibly Grandview Park in SeaTac as a consideration. The City of Kent is taking the lead on applying for a grant with eight cities and King County support. Grosch moved; Zickler seconded motion to approve the staff recommendation to Council Committee to support the South King County Task Force to develop a regional off-leash dog area and continue the City’s participation with the South King County Task Force to evaluate sites and to develop a regional OLDA funding plan for maintenance, operations and development. Motion passed unanimously. Armstrong Property Update – Schroder reported that the property was still in the negotiation process. The PRHSPS meeting will be at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 25, 2002 at City Hall and Chair Purdom can attend. NEW BUSINESS Schroder got an e-mail from David Monahan III inquiring about possible Frisbee golf sites. Chair Purdom asked to have a report given at the next meeting on what this entails. Reuter presented a slide show on the latest vandalism at Celebration Park, the ongoing project at Fisher’s Pond and the area requested by Cingular Wireless for an additional building site. Discussion followed on the site Cingular had chosen and the concerns were that it was the only flat and shady spot in vicinity and to locate the proposed building in the park where additional lighting is needed. Schroder said the monthly lease averages approximately $1500.00 a month and the monies go in to the general fund. It was decided that the location was not suitable because it takes away the little useable park area left. Pfeiffer asked about the vandalism at Celebration Park and wants to address this issue. Schroder discussed gates, cameras, additional fencing and large curbing as possible solutions with more discussion to follow at the next meeting. NEXT MEETING Agenda Items: Celebration Park design alternatives Update on Batting Cage 6 year C.I.P./Action Armstrong property update Frisbee Golf information ADJOURNMENT Chair Purdom adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m.