Parks Comm MINS 02-03-2005CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Thursday, February 3, 2005 Hylebos Conference Room
6:00 p.m. City Hall
MINUTES
Chair Purdom called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
Present: Chair C. T. Purdom, Vice Chair George Pfeiffer, Ade Bright, Don Dennis, Cindy Dodge, Joe Henry, Joel Howitt,
Tom Medhurst, Marie Sciacqua and David Talcott. Excused: Fred Konkell.
Staff: Parks Operations Superintendent Kurt Reuter, Recreation and Cultural Services Superintendent Mary Faber and Peg
Wright, Administrative Assistant.
Guests: Jean Burbidge and Linda Kochmar, Council members and H. David Kaplan.
Dennis moved; Henry seconded motion to approve the January 2005 meeting minutes as written. Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC FORUM
H. David Kaplan – Kaplan offered to address any questions concerning the gift catalog under “Commission Business” at that
time.
Superintendent Reuter said he has received a letter and telephone call from Terry O’Day, a resident in the Dash Point
Highlands Park area, concerned about vehicles driving on the grounds in the park. Mr. O’Day has asked if a fence could be
installed along the front of the park to discourage vehicles and is circulating a petition in the neighborhood for support. He also
offered assistance in installation.
Commissioner Sciacqua said she had viewed the City Council meeting when residents around Coronado Park voiced concerns
on vandalism, playground equipment, police support, etc. Superintendent Reuter said a staff meeting was scheduled for
Monday to address their concerns.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
FW American Little League Batting Cage Proposal – Superintendent Reuter reported that the Little League has decided not to
pursue the proposal at this time.
Gift Catalog – Superintendent Faber discussed the concept of a gift catalog or capital fundraising campaign for the Community
Center. The first step would be for the commission to decide whether or not to pursue this project. If so, then the recommended
next step would be to form a subcommittee to move forward with the project. Chair Purdom said he is reluctant to proceed
with a fundraising project until he knows what the total base project costs are going to be and what the project bids look like.
Superintendent Faber said the bid may still have unfunded FF & E elements (Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment) that could be
acquired through a campaign. She said it generally takes 3-4 months to put a campaign together and at least another 4 months
to complete. Kaplan said a campaign might include large elements like a climbing wall, kitchen or fitness equipment as well as
smaller items that are more affordable to individuals. Chair Purdom said it is premature to consider a gift catalog when final
costs are not known. Superintendent Faber said there are different ways to approach the project. A gift catalog of numerous
large and small items like Celebration Park or a direct mail brochure with specific large items similar to the process used for
Knutzen Family Theatre. Both campaigns successfully netted significant funding through corporate and public support.
Pfeiffer moved; Bright seconded a motion that the commission move forward and assemble a volunteer sub-committee to
explore fundraising opportunities. Motion passed unanimously. Sub-committee is Don Dennis, Chair, Cindy Dodge, Vice-
Chair, Ade Bright, Joel Howitt and Marie Sciacqua.
Downtown Park – Superintendent Reuter referred to the memorandum in the commission packet from Director Hanson. The
Leland group has just begun the study, which generally takes 3-4 months to complete. Also, there is no land currently
available in the downtown core to purchase for a park. After discussion, it was decided to put the “Downtown Park” on the
pending list until the August 2005 agenda.
Lakota/Sacajawea Master Plan Public Meetings – Parks Planning and Development Coordinator B. Sanders is attempting to
schedule the meetings mid-March and has calls in to the schools to scheduling one meeting at each school.
STAFF REPORTS
Jim Webster Field Dedication – Superintendent Reuter has met with Joanna Webster and the dedication has been scheduled for
Saturday, April 9, 2005 at 9:30 a.m.
PENDING ITEMS
No items at this time.
PRHSPS Council Committee meeting to be held Monday, February 14, 2004 at 5:30 p.m. Chair Purdom will plan to attend.
NEXT MEETING/AGENDA ITEMS
Gift Catalog/ Fundraising Sub-Committee Update Lakota/Sacajawea Master Plan Meeting Schedule
Special Use Permit Policies City Sponsorship of Community Events
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Purdom adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
NEXT MEETING IS MARCH 3, 2005